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- Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Queen Margaret University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Who are we, and how do we shape our world? On this course you will explore the nature of the individual and society. You will learn the critical thinking skills that discerning employers are looking for in a variety of fields including business, health, media, education, social care and management.Why QMU?- We offer a stimulating environment in which students can develop the intellectual and professional edge needed for working with 21st century society, and in which our staff work on outward-facing, innovative and cross-disciplinary research.- Our course is student-focused and research-informed. It offers students the opportunity to work closely with staff on current, real-world projects and collaborations.- Our class sizes are smaller compared with some universities, so you have closer and more personal support and guidance from our staff.- We came top amongst UK universities for 'overall student satisfaction in social sciences' in the National Student Survey 2021.- Through the unique integration of sociology and psychology teaching through combined ‘hybrid’ modules, we have developed a highly innovative and unique joint degree which is aligned to QMU’s strategic goal to provide distinctive, accessible and high quality education.On this course you will:- Learn to use social scientific methods and evidence to make sense of human behaviour.- Learn how to think and write critically, giving you skills that can be valuable in many fields.- Have opportunities to go into communities and apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world context and reflect upon the ways that psychological and sociological knowledge can effect real change in people’s everyday lives.Are you fascinated by human nature, by who we are and how we interact? Do you want to understand what impacts the shape of society around us and how it could be changed for the better? Then you will enjoy our joint course in psychology and sociology as it provides a challenging and stimulating environment for exploring these questions around the individual and society.Studying psychology and sociology will allow you to explore a large and fascinating world, the fundamental nature of human beings and how that nature shapes our social environment. You will engage with debates about the practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with the use of different methodologies, paradigms and methods of analysis applied in each of the disciplines, and their relevance and value for different communities and publics.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 9,250per year
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University information
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University League Table
97th
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Campus address
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, Scotland
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Subject ranking
85th out of 118 13
93rd out of 101 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 213155 73%32nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%66th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.88 72%105th
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Entry standards
/ Max 206139 67%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10052.0 52%84th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.59 65%98th
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