Sociology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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BA(Hons) Sociology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) focuses on making a difference to ‘self and society’ by exploring aspects of both of these disciplines.In the first year, you’ll split your time between both, before choosing to specialise in one subject.Engage with real issues and develop fresh insights and solutions to improve peoples lives from a social and psychological perspective. Learn to evaluate evidence and build your expertise in research, analysis and communication.Carry out ...Read more

BA(Hons) Sociology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) focuses on making a difference to ‘self and society’ by exploring aspects of both of these disciplines.In the first year, you’ll split your time between both, before choosing to specialise in one subject.Engage with real issues and develop fresh insights and solutions to improve people's lives from a social and psychological perspective. Learn to evaluate evidence and build your expertise in research, analysis and communication.Carry out your own research projects to develop solutions to contemporary social and psychology-related issues. Students have done projects on body image and the media, anxiety and depression in young adults, impressions of mental health in education and the psychological power of fascism. Gain industry insights from guest speakers, and take part in work-based learning, through our links with organisations such as the Bristol Youth Offending Team, Bristol Youth Education Service and the police.Activities such as volunteering and placements will build valuable vocational experience, and deepen your skills to make you highly sought after when you graduate.The broad skills and industry-focused experience you’ll gain will make you attractive to a wide range of employers. You could pursue a career in research, education, social work, charity work or counselling, or work in the legal or media sectors. You could also go on to do a postgraduate course or research degree.

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Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
J
Jorja
28 Feb 25

Such a diverse and interesting campus. Always something on/ visitors such as the guide dogs on 27/2/25. Loads of cool places to study and bookable rooms to revise that me and my..Read more

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Kayleigh
11 Feb 25

The best part of studying at UWE is the support form all the teachers. They are welcoming and you can tell they enjoy what they teach. The environment of living in halls has been..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

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

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No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-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
82%
Sociology
29%
English Literature
18%
Biology
16%
History
15%
HESA
Sociology

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

Psychology
36%
Sociology
35%
Law
30%
History
22%
English Literature
21%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Sociology reviews

Sociology
Sociology
Psychology (General)
J
Jorja
28 Feb 25
Criminology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Such a diverse and interesting campus. Always something on/ visitors such as the guide dogs on 27/2/25. Loads of cool places to study and bookable rooms to revise that me and my...
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K
Kayleigh
11 Feb 25
Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
The best part of studying at UWE is the support form all the teachers. They are welcoming and you can tell they enjoy what they teach. The environment of living in halls has been...
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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