BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year in London United Kingdom | University of East London

Psychosocial studies emerged from the need to create a social sciences program that examines personal experiences through an integrated lens, combining psychological and sociological viewpoints. Our social environment molds how people perceive their reality, while our internal worlds shape our cognition, behaviors, and interpersonal connections. These dimensions exist in constant interplay, and examining only one provides an incomplete understanding of human nature. Aspiring community practitioners must grasp both theoretical and ethical aspects of personal factors like motivations, cultural backgrounds, and behaviors, while also analyzing broader societal frameworks that affect lives.
This program tackles pressing real-world challenges spanning mental health, social services, discrimination, therapeutic approaches, socioeconomic status, family dynamics, workplace issues, and life transitions. You'll explore service delivery systems, power dynamics, equity concerns, and community-building approaches while examining fundamental human needs. Learners will cultivate reflective practice skills and professional ethics knowledge, particularly regarding governance standards when working with diverse populations and activists. Our faculty incorporate current research and critical perspectives into dynamic classroom discussions
The program employs varied evaluation methods to ensure comprehensive engagement with learning objectives.

Knowledge demonstration occurs through written assignments, project proposals, digital content creation, visual projects, and analytical reports.
Critical thinking is evaluated via reflection journals, research initiatives, visual presentations, investigative writing, and thoughtful responses to prompts.

Alumni have pursued advanced education or careers including: Research positions, Government service, Counseling/advocacy roles
Nonprofit leadership, Neighborhood revitalization, Residential services, Inclusion specialists,
Social services professionals