Psychology with Sociology - BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth

Explore how social influences and structures affect our thoughts, emotions and actions, with hands-on learning in social, developmental, clinical and cognitive psychology, alongside sociology.

\ At Plymouth, you’ll learn by doing - applying your knowledge in our experiential psychology lab and using your skills to make a real impact in local environments and communities.

\ You’ll have exciting opportunities to put your learning into action - from an optional placement year and research apprenticeships throughout your degree, to studying abroad through international exchange. These experiences help build your confidence, expand your perspective, and prepare you for life beyond university.

\ You'll explore the subjects you’re passionate about, guided by experts who both teach and lead cutting-edge research. Every lecturer is also an active researcher - and every researcher teaches - so you’ll learn directly from those shaping the future of psychology. In your final year, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your studies, choosing from a wide range of options that let you focus on the areas of psychology that interest you most.

* you're intrigued by how thoughts, feelings and motivations shape behaviour * you want to build practical skills through hands-on learning * you seek the freedom to explore areas of psychology that interest you * you want to learn about the interaction between the individual mind and the social world we live in.