The style of teaching and learning used in this programme has been carefully designed to suit the subject matter. We recognise that students learn in various ways, so we use a range of different teaching methods and situations to best deliver the learning outcomes for each module. The range of teaching and learning methods used in this programme includes:

• Lecture-based presentations
• Individual and group project work
• Individual presentations
• Group and individual tutorials
• Case studies
• Classroom activities promoting interaction at peer and tutor level

Level 4 (Year 1: September – April)
The aim of the Level 4 programme is to give you a thorough grounding in both psychology and sociology. Typical topics studied include:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Psychological Research Methods
• Academic Skills
• Introduction to Sociology
• The Sociology of Gender
• The Sociology of Inequality
• Contemporary Issues

You will also benefit from a course in academic skills for degree students.

Level 5 (April in Year 1 – December in Year 2)
Level 5 of the programme offers you the opportunity to develop your skills in more depth in a range of topics. Options are chosen from the following:

• Social Psychology I
• Biological Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Research and Data Analysis
• Applied Research Methods in Psychology
• ‘Race’ and Racism in Modern Society
• The Sociology of Culture and Media
• The Sociology of Education

Level 6 (January in Year 2 to July in Year 2)
In the final Level of study you have an opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. For example:

• Social Psychology II
• Individual Differences
• Cognitive Psychology
• Dissertation (Psychology)
• Contemporary Sociological Theory
• Risk Society in a Digital Age
• The Sociology of Literature

In addition to taught modules a dissertation will allow you to conduct research and investigate a topic in greater depth.

A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods you will experience will give you the confidence and capability to complete an honours degree and progress further in your career. Your tutor will be on hand to provide support during the assessment process and discuss any queries you may have.

The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes:

• In-class tests
• Assessed assignments
• Formative assessment through assignment work feedback
• Formal seen examination
• ​Formal unseen examinations
• Poster presentations
• Powerpoint presentations
• Reflective report
• Literature review

The structure of our programmes follows educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the Programme Specification documents found under our Quality Assurance page, including further details such as the learning outcomes.

As a joint honours graduate, you could start a career in either of the two subjects you have studied. You could also look into studying a master's degree in a subject related to your degree.

Psychology and sociology are both areas that involve working with and studying people, although a psychologist tends to work with people one-on-one while a sociologist studies groups of people and their interactions. Typically, you need at least a master’s degree to become either a psychologist or a sociologist, and often an education beyond that point is helpful, with a doctorate being necessary for some career choices, especially in the area of mental health. With the proper training, there are different career paths a psychologist or a sociologist can choose.

There are a wide number of careers where your new degree will be relavant. Some of the examples below may require extra training and experience first. Please speak to our careers advisers to discover which career routes are best for you.

The BSc joint Honours programme taught at Farnborough UCF is awarded by the University of Surrey.  Those students considering pursuing a career in psychology will need to take a Master’s Degree to convert their undergraduate degree into a BPS-accredited qualification. The British Psychological Society (BPS) is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom.  

Psychology

Jobs directly related to psychology degrees include:

• Clinical psychologist
• Counselling psychologist
• Educational psychologist
• Forensic psychologist
• Further education teacher
• Health psychologist
• High intensity therapist
• Occupational psychologist
• Psychological wellbeing practitioner
• Sport and exercise psychologist

Jobs where a degree in psychology might be useful include:

• Advice worker
• Careers adviser
• Chaplain
• Counsellor
• Detective
• Human resources officer
• Life coach
• Market researcher
• Play therapist
• Psychotherapist

Sociology

Jobs directly related to degrees in sociology include:

• Advice worker
• Community development worker
• Family support worker
• Further education teacher
• International aid/development worker
• Social researcher
• Social worker
• Youth worker

Jobs where a degree in sociology might be useful include:

• Actuarial analyst
• Chaplain
• Charity fundraiser
• Detective
• Housing manager/officer
• Human resources officer
• Life coach
• Probation officer
• Public relations officer
• UX analyst

• Independent working
• Time management and organisation
• Planning and researching written work
• Leading and participating in discussions
• Negotiation and teamworking to present ideas and information
• Effectively conveying arguments and opinions and thinking creatively
• Using your judgement to weigh up alternative perspectives
• Critical reasoning and analysis
• Using IT

You can apply for this higher education course in the following ways:

• Via the UCAS website. Visit www.ucas.com and browse the courses available under 'University Centre Farnborough'. 
• Directly to University Centre Farnborough via the button on this webpage. Applications take around 15 minutes and are free of charge. You can apply to us direct at any time in the year (including after the UCAS deadline). Applications of this type are separate to the UCAS system, which means you could also apply for more than the five universities that UCAS allows.

UCAS Code - CL84

Institution Code - F66

Either:

• 72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma, with suitable grades
• As a mature students who has relevant evidence of work experience and/or relevant recent study following a successful interview

Course Enquiry

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