Bishop Grosseteste University
Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Bishop Grosseteste University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Psychology (Non-Specific) at Bishop Grosseteste University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
51 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22543 £20900 £24533
25-75 percentile range £19778 - £25951 £15713 - £25462 £18577 - £30550

Course Description

Through studying a Psychology degree at BGU you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific nature of the subject and of its wider cultural and social impact. This course will develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions and behaviour and become familiar with how these theories are applied in our lives, communities and societies.

BGU’s Sociology undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive and exciting introduction to the study of all aspects of the social world. The course takes you on a journey from the 19th-century foundations of the discipline through to the social, cultural and political changes that are reshaping our globalising world. Along the way, you’ll see how sociological thinking is crucial for people who want to understand the world around them, whether as students, tuition-fee payers, citizens, employees (or via any of their other social roles).

If you don’t have, or don’t think you will attain, the normal tariff points for studying at BGU, this course will enable you to study for a degree without any UCAS points. The course is delivered over four years and includes a Foundation Year, which gives you a perfect introduction to what it means to be a university student and prepares you for effective undergraduate study. In your Foundation Year, you will study eight modules, all of which are designed to equip you with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to progress successfully in your chosen subject. You will also engage in a series of bespoke subject sessions delivered by experts, designed to introduce you to your chosen subject area.

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Bishop Grosseteste University

15% Legal professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Customer service occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology (Non-Specific)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • The candidate must attain a minimum of 6 in each component of the IELTS test.
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • The candidate must attain a minimum of 5.5 in each component of the IELTS test.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Psychology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

England UK £6935 year 1
Northern Ireland £6935 year 1
Scotland £6935 year 1
Wales £6935 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Bishop Grosseteste University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #90 
    • #111 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #94 
    • #117 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 6 university rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University

About Bishop Grosseteste University

Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) was founded in 1862 and is located in the urban surroundings of the cathedral town of Lincoln, England. BGU specialises in training teachers on their PGCE training pathways. Training options range from Foundation Degrees all the way up to PhD level, and all focus on getting their graduates into their desired field of work, whether that be teaching children in primary schools, or teaching specialist subjects at adult education institutions.

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Student composition of Bishop Grosseteste University

undergraduates:
1555
postgraduates:
495
Total:
2050
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