About Bsc (hons) Psychology And Sociology in University of Suffolk

Psychology at the University of Suffolk at the main campus in Ipswich is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Students who wish to become professional psychologists are eligible for Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, providing that they gain a minimum of second class honours and have completed all the required psychology modules.

Who am I and how do I live with others? The answer is in the link between our minds, our bodies, ourselves, and other people. This is the central task of discovery involved in studying psychology and sociology. Contemporary Psychology is a scientific discipline dealing with human behaviour, cognition and action.

In Psychology at the University of Suffolk you will explore and examine the interaction between mind and behaviour, the nature of the unconscious, the functioning of memory, individual behaviour in social situations, prejudice and altruism.

The aim of the sociology joint programme is to produce knowledgeable sociologists who can develop sociologically informed arguments. It also offers students an increasingly specialist knowledge as they progress with their studies. 

Career opportunities

• The most recent figures available from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveal that 85% of Psychology and Sociology graduates in 20154/165 found employment within six months of graduation
• Around 60% of graduate jobs are open to graduates of any discipline and Psychology and Sociology graduates are well equipped with the advanced skills and confidence to thrive in a variety of occupations
• Psychology and Sociology graduates are good problem solvers, have good analytical and research skills, and have excellent information and data management skills
• Employability is taken very seriously at the University of Suffolk and employers are directly involved in a number of taught and additional sessions over the 3 years
• Quite a number of our graduates also go on to pursue further qualifications at masters and doctoral levels
• Online and face to face resources and advice are available from the university Careers and Employability Service for all of our student

Entry requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.