Psychology and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Brighton

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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On our Psychology and Sociology degree course you will engage with psychological theory and research, exploring how this knowledge is applied to real-world personal and social issues.The course enables you to explore the personal and social nature of human experience from different perspectives.You’ll benefit from learning with research-active lecturers and hearing from inspiring guest speakers, with an opportunity to take an optional placement in a community organisation. Our Psychology ...Read more

On our Psychology and Sociology degree course you will engage with psychological theory and research, exploring how this knowledge is applied to real-world personal and social issues.The course enables you to explore the personal and social nature of human experience from different perspectives.You’ll benefit from learning with research-active lecturers and hearing from inspiring guest speakers, with an opportunity to take an optional placement in a community organisation. Our Psychology Research Laboratories are resourced to support a diverse range of experimental and qualitative research.This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates who achieve the required standard are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This is the first step in becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Key stats

Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
66th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
Psychology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
What students say
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Betty
25 Oct 24

the university buildings are near to eachother, the buildings themselves are great places to work with lots of facilities (silent study/quiet study/group work rooms/ cheap..Read more

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Stephanie
03 Mar 24

Student support is amazing..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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Pass with 45 credits at Level 3.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
88%
Sociology
32%
English Literature
23%
Biology
18%
History
17%
HESA
Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
47%
Psychology
37%
English Literature
27%
History
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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