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Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation year BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Sociology and Psychology and is ideal for those are interested in Sociology and Psychology but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. Studying a BSc in Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour while equipping you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings. You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.You will also learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.Swansea's School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014: we are one of only four psychology departments in the UK to achieve a 100% 4 rating (maximum score possible) for the reach and significance of our work.This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    46th out of 118 1

    23rd out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    138 65%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    37th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    101st

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    137 67%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    20th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    54th

    36

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