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Bachelor of Psychology and Sociology
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year joint degree combining psychology with sociology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Psychology and Sociology. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in psychology and social sciences.
Career outcomes
- Community Services Officer
- Research Assistant
- Support Worker
- Programme Officer
- Human Resources Specialist
Curriculum
- Three-year
- 360-credit joint degree. Psychology modules cover research methods
- Lifespan development
- Personality
- Social
- Cognitive and biopsychology. Sociology modules include writing and thinking sociologically
- Social research skills
- Public sociology
- The sociology of happiness and of education
- Ending with a psychology dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM: International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB, or country-specific equivalent; applicants with lower results may take the International Foundation route; some courses have subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026
- PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible and upload supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,255 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Geography and Earth Sciences |
| Department | Department of Geography and Earth Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 4,500 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,255 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026, PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after), Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component).