
BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Explore the core issues shaping the world around you in the 21st century 3rd for counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) A strong focus on sociology in the workplace designed to help you get a graduate job Do you find yourself fascinated by human behaviour, both at the individual level (psychology) and within broader societal structures (sociology)? The BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology course gives you the opportunity to turn that passion for social change into action, developing the transferable skills and expertise to make a real impact across a variety of fields. A unique joint approach: The sociology and psychology programme is a true joint honours degree, designed specifically to explore the synergy between sociology and psychology.
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Key highlights
- Strong focus on sociology in the workplace to support graduate employment
- True joint honours exploring the synergy between sociology and psychology
- Examines core social issues shaping the 21st-century world
- Studies human behaviour at individual and societal levels
- Develops transferable skills for impact across a variety of fields
- Sandwich option available with an additional placement year
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Social researcher
- Community development worker
- Youth worker
- Human resources officer
- Policy officer
- Charity officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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