Our Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychological and sociological principles in both theory and practice and merge your understanding of these two fields to gain a greater insight into human behaviour and society. By choosing to study at Aston you will gain a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have the opportunity to complete a career-enhancing placement in the UK or internationally and be taught by leading experts in the field of psychology and sociology.aking a placement year gives you valuable life experience in the context of working alongside professionals in a working environment and helps you to develop new skills and abilities. Placements are both personally enriching and highly valued by future employers. Recent students at Aston have completed a range of fascinating placements, both in the UK and internationally such as: NHS trusts and the Civil Service, University research teams in the UK, USA, Australia and Singapore, The Home Office, and HM Prison Service.