BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

The course is aimed at individuals who are interested in psychology, sociology and criminology, who enjoy working within a variety of academic studies.

Full-time and part time students take a variety of both core and choice modules in order to build up a programme of study which suits their own subject interest or future career plans. All students have a personal tutor who they can meet at least twice a semester to review progress and assist with any personal or academic problems. Each week study skills classes provide an opportunity to hone skills relevant to Higher Education.

At Year 1, modules include: Introduction to psychosocial studies; Psychoanalysis of the self; Social science and society; Researching social issues; Social and Developmental psychology; Issues in child development and Social psychology; Comparing social lives; Contemporary sociological issues.

During year 2 there are core modules in Contemporary social psychology, Lifespan development, Individual and society. Students also have several choice modules including: Health, social divisions and inequalities, Deviance, social control and the construction of crime, Violent Crime, and Knowledge and belief.

Third year students also have choice modules including Race, racism and cultural identity; Issues in mental health; Gender relations; Self and social change; Good and Evil ; Sexuality and social control. There will also be a core Major Project module which students need to undertake to achieve the Honours component of the degree programme.

Students will be informed as to which core modules are and which choice modules in more detail are during induction week.

Please note that all of these modules are subject to change.

End Qualification:

BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

- All applicants must have GCSE English at grade C or above or equivalent
- 180 UCAS points consisting of at least 2 relevant A-Levels (1 at grade C or above)
- National diploma with at least two units at merit level or above
- Pass or above at Access level (with 3 units at merit or above)
Mature students with equivalent qualifications or appropriate employment experience may also be considered for an entry onto the programme.

Assessment:

There are no final examinations at the end of the course, but some modules have an examination as part of their assessment. Other modes of assessment include presentations, essays and, in the third year the major project dissertation.

Progression from this course:

The psychosocial degree programme is thought to provide students with a variety of career paths. It is expected that some of the students graduating from the programme will consider career paths such as progress onto MA studies, social work, teacher training, FE tutoring and PGCE studies at the College of West Anglia. Students are also likely to consider careers within the Probation and Prison Service as a result of their criminology studies.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

3 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

For full time courses please apply via UCAS. For part time courses you will need to apply online using the part time higher education application form.

Course Costs:

Tuition fees for 2013-14 are as follows: Full-time - £6500; Part-time - pro rata (usually 50% of full-time fee).

Additional Information:

For more information, contact student services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle - 01945 582561; Cambridge - 01223 860701

Please note: Students are expected to purchase key texts where these are set out in module guides or unit specifications. Anglia Ruskin University have an extensive digital library that provides on and off-campus access to databases, e-journals and e-books which you will be able to access.

UCAS Info:

• - Code: C880
• - Course Title: BA/PS
• - Institution Code: W35
• - Institution Name: WESTA