Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LCH8

Campuses

Northampton Square

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,710 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)

About

This three-year degree focuses on sociology and complements the subject with modules in psychology. You’ll learn about how the social relations between people emerge and change, and explore structural inequalities that define our lives. You’ll also study cognition, development and behaviour.

You’ll develop critical thinking studying topics including:

gender
class
race
migration
family life
work and popular culture.

You’ll also develop the methodological expertise to analyse social and psychological data.

Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to our strong links with City’s Q-Step Centre
Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces
Opt onto a Q-Step quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement
Boost your employability with an optional placement year
Take advantage of excellent internship opportunities thanks to our central London location, including access to organisations in media and, crime and justice, human rights, and mental health.

Combine sociology with psychology for a fascinating degree that explores society and the people that create it. You’ll learn about the external forces that shape society and the internal forces that drive human behaviour. Both subjects will develop your skills in research and data analysis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabia

Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

Visa requirements

International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

Students on courses of more than six months
Students on courses of less than six months

For more information see our main Visa page.

International foundation courses

Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. City, University of London works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS:

6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.
Cambridge ESOL: CPE grade C or above

English language programmes

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Career

This course equips you with a range of transferable skills that are highly prized in graduate roles. You will develop:

the methodological expertise to analyse social and psychological data
the analytical capability to identify and engage with social policy debates
critical thinking skills
professional research and writing skills.

Graduates with these skills can find work in diverse sectors, including:

national and local government
the NHS
education
market research
the not-for-profit sector
human resources
the financial sector
media and communications.

Internship

You are encouraged to take advantage of the excellent internship opportunities that City's central London location provides.

Sociology students have secured placements with a diversity of organisations, large and small, international and local and often situated within minutes of City. They would be working in the following areas: