Psychosocial Studies BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
This psychosocial studies course was designed to provide a social sciences programme that encourages you to consider individuals' lived experiences in a comprehensive manner. Rather than focusing solely on a psychological or sociological viewpoint, it offers a more holistic understanding. Society profoundly influences how we all perceive our surroundings, while our internal experiences shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships.
To excel as a professional community practitioner, you need a theoretical and ethical grasp of people's personal motivations, circumstances, beliefs, backgrounds, behaviours, and cultures, as well as a critical awareness of the societal structures and systems that impact lives. Key features of the course The curriculum integrates both psychological and sociological perspectives to offer a holistic understanding of individuals' lived experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing theoretical and ethical insights into personal motivations, circumstances, and cultural backgrounds.
The course encourages critical thinking about societal structures and systems to understand their impact on individual lives. If you don't meet the
Key highlights
- Integrates psychological and sociological perspectives on lived experience
- Builds theoretical and ethical insight into motivations, beliefs and cultures
- Develops critical awareness of societal structures and their impact on lives
- Prepares you for work as a professional community practitioner
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Community development worker
- Youth worker
- Social care worker
- Mental health support worker
- Charity project officer
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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