BA Psychosocial Studies
Course overview
The BA Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University, London, is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree that covers how psychological, social, and cultural processes shape the human self. The programme teaches connections between inner psychological life and external social, material, historical, and political forces. This course is taught by the School of Social Sciences and is aligned with subject-benchmark groups for sociology and social psychology.
Students study how identity, memory, belief, emotion, and social relations are influenced by social structures, history, and culture. They learn through lectures, small group seminars, individual tutorials, practical fieldwork sessions, and interactive group work with fellow students, and are assessed through essays, research assignments, critical analyses, presentations, and project work.
Entry requirements
Applicants who do not hold the usual entry qualifications may still be considered, as they are assessed based on each person’s qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. Formal entry requirements may be waived if the applicant shows sufficient academic potential.
Grade Requirements:
To be considered for the BA Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University, applicants must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:
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UCAS Tarriff - 112 points
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A Level - BBC
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Pearson BTEC - DMM
English Language requirements:
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Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not studied in English before must provide evidence of English proficiency. This is usually an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no section below 6.0.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Psychosocial Studies from Birkbeck, University of London are well-suited for roles including:
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Social Researcher
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Community Support Officer
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Human Resources Officer
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Social Policy Analyst
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Social Services Officer
Cost of study
International students enrolled full-time on the BA Psychosocial Studies in Birkbeck University, London, for 2026/2027 are expected to pay £18,500, with the possibility of an annual increase.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal, or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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