Sociology with Social Psychology
University of EssexSociology with Social Psychology BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Essex, based in Colchester, taught full-time over 3 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
83.29%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
How do people function in society? Do we pull together because we want to, or because we have to? What motivates so many people to migrate from their own societies to others?
Our course provides a thorough grounding in social psychology and sociology, exploring why individuals, groups, and cultures are the way they are and examining why they might be different, as well as developing your qualitative and quantitative research skills.
You explore the many different social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You engage your curiosity about a wide selection of sociological questions and topic, including:
- Social psychology, psychoanalysis and social interaction
- Psychology and the science of human behaviour
- Sociology of migration, religious belief, and multinational corporations
- Receive training in sociological methods – how to design a survey, conduct an interview, and use quantitative analysis from basic statistic to big data – in order to ask the difficult questions
You also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ