Modern History with Psychology - Two-year Accelerated Degree

University Centre Farnborough
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 2 Years PsychologyHistory

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

Studying psychology with modern history will give you a varied choice of modules to study. Modern history deals with topics such as Victorian society and Russia, while psychology unpicks the human mind and seeks to explore why humans behave the way they do. This degree will give you a broad range of transferable skills and a knowledge of diverse topics - from data analysis to colonialism.

Our two-year fast-track degrees are awarded by the University of Surrey. They have been created so that you can:

  • Start your career or masters course a year sooner

  • Save money by paying for just two years’ tuition fees

  • Save money on the costs associated with being a student

  • Based at Farnborough College of Technology, we offer classroom-based lectures, a small campus experience and plenty of personalised support. This makes us a popular choice locally for those who want to study higher education in a down-to-earth setting – where you won’t get lost in the crowd.

    Modules chosen at Level 5 and Level 6 will define the particular degree title awarded, of either BA (Hons) Modern History with Psychology or BA (Hons) Psychology with Modern History.

    What will I study?

    Modern History Looking to the past is essential in beginning to understand the way of the modern world. Recent history has seen devastating world wars, new technologies and shifts in world powers. By studying modern history with us, you will start to uncover a number of interesting topics and events that continue to shape the world we live in.

    Our modern history degree covers topics as diverse as the Victorians, sexualities and politics. Along the way, you will also discover how to understand and research the past in great depth.

    Psychology For those interested in the mind and human behaviour, psychology is a fascinating subject to explore. Our degree introduces you to a number of insightful topics, designed to stimulate and challenge your way of thinking.

    Biological, social, developmental and cognitive psychology are investigated to uncover the reasons for certain human behaviours. These topics are linked to real-life issues to encourage relevant thought about why people are the way they are.

    You will dive into important topics such as research methods and data analysis to ensure your work is academically sound while feeling confident about your ability to create insightful work that unpicks the human mind.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2462 Probation officers
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2229 Therapy professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Farnborough
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology, History