The Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) with placement year at Aston University is your gateway to understanding the intricate connections between individual behaviour and societal structures. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are driven to explore critical social psychology, child development, and pressing societal issues such as health policy and contemporary social movements. You will gain a robust academic foundation in both disciplines, developing essential analytical skills to critically examine human behaviour and social phenomena. This course is designed for inquisitive minds seeking to bridge the gap between personal experience and broader social forces, preparing you for impactful careers.
Studied full-time over four years on campus, this programme immerses you in a dynamic learning environment. You will engage with core modules and select from a diverse range of optional subjects, including addiction and impulsivity, corporate power, and migration, borders and belonging, allowing you to tailor your studies. Your placement year offers invaluable real-world experience, enhancing your professional development. Your final year culminates in a substantial independent research project, where you will design and conduct a study applying your research skills. You will graduate with the ability to synthesize complex information and pursue diverse career paths in research, policy, or practice.