Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation year

Our BSc Sociology and Psychology degree will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour while equipping you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings.

You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and discover ways to improve health-related behaviour. You will also explore people’s behaviour as social beings, as well as the wider social, cultural, political and economic factors that structure society.

You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.

Throughout the course, you will develop excellent research, communication, critical analysis and presentation skills.

Based at our Singleton Park campus, overlooking Swansea Bay and on the doorstep to the stunning Gower Peninsula, Psychology at Swansea has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. We are proud to maintain both a strong research culture, with a record of translating science into real-world consequences, and a thriving learning and teaching environment.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience, as well as studying the course part-time, to help balance study and life commitments.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills and experience. These placements could include local authorities, businesses, healthcare settings, education settings and charities, depending on your interests and career goals.

If you’re worried about meeting our entry requirements, why not consider the BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year. The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap. The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU) on the Bay Campus. Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Psychology on the Singleton Campus.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.