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Our British Psychological Society accredited Psychology and Sociology degree allows you to investigate human behavior patterns and their societal consequences. Combining a scientific examination of individual and collective thoughts, feelings, and actions, the course challenges you to address significant social concerns by studying diverse global cultures and societal evolution throughout history.Why choose Psychology and Sociology at Keele UniversityThis BPS-accredited program requires successful completion of your final year project and attainment of at least a 2:2 degree classificationUK's top-ranked institution. Voted best university by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)Ranked among the world's top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)Develop versatile graduate competencies suitable for diverse career paths in business, education, healthcare, and social servicesProgram highlightsKeele's Psychology and Sociology program offers comprehensive exploration of mental processes and social dynamics while addressing both progress and challenges in modern societies.The Psychology component provides broad academic training beyond the core BPS curriculum, enabling specialization aligned with your professional goals and personal interests.Work Placement OpportunityBetween your second and third years, you can undertake a relevant work placement in either Psychology or Sociology. This experience familiarizes you with professional environments while applying academic theories and methodologies. You'll develop essential competencies in communication, collaborative work, and project coordination while demonstrating your problem-solving abilities and capacity for both team and independent work.Foundation Year optionOurFoundation Yearoffers an alternative pathway to Keele, ensuring undergraduate admission upon successful completion while strengthening your academic capabilities.This preparatory year enhances subject knowledge, academic techniques, and understanding of higher education while significantly boosting confidence levels.Career prospects95% of Keele graduates secure employment or continue education within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20)Boost your career potentialA Psychology and Sociology degree provides diverse professional opportunities by developing transferable skills applicable across multiple fields. You'll gain competencies in verbal and written communication, information technology, quantitative analysis, research methods, project coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving.
A Level - BBB in three A Levels, Contextual Offer BCC in three A Levels. You will also need 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification, Access to HE Diploma - 122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits, BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma, Contextual Offer DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Distinction in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in one A Level. BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and AB in two A Levels. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points. Contextual Offer 544 in three Higher Levels, or 28 points. You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification. T Level - Merit in any T Level. All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).