Each year, there are many students who complete the BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies course who go on to study a variety of postgraduate courses.
Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
Social Worker
Counsellor
Researcher
Human Resource Officer
Play Therapist
Advice Worker
Teacher
Entry to Psychological or Social Policy Careers
Do you ever wonder why people act in the way that they do, or what makes you who you are? Would you like to understand the psychological factors and how they connect with broader society? Do you wonder about the balance between behaviour shaped by nature and the influence of the society we live in?
If so, then the BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies course at University Centre Peterborough may be of interest to you. Psychosocial Studies is a distinctive field that examines both individual experiences and broader social dynamics.
Throughout the course, you will encounter fundamental concepts that define this discipline and gain essential tools for conducting social analysis and research.
You will explore significant themes and wider societal issues including:
Additionally, you will develop the skills of a social scientist, enabling you to create research questions and conduct independent investigations.
You will conduct research both individually and collaboratively, delving into the city and its surrounding region. You will uncover the array of challenges it faces and witness the resourcefulness and ingenuity with which these challenges are addressed.
Finally, you will refine your future career path, testing your interests and skills by working with local organisations and building your professional network for when you graduate. You will have the opportunity to undertake a live research project with a range of local partners and carry out research that makes a real difference to the life of the city and the wider region. This will enable you to graduate not just with a good degree, but with a wealth of real-world experience which will help you progress into your desired career.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities; a typical class size is under 20 students. This is one reason why social science courses at UCP consistently achieve high student satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey and enjoy above-benchmark classification results.
To view the course specification, click here.
You can view The Open University regulations here.
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
PLUS CHOOSE 30 CREDITS OF OPTIONAL MODULES:
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
88 UCAS Points from a related subject and 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above including English and Maths.
Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course at University Centre Peterborough, we will timetable your lectures as two full days a week over two semesters per year (part-time will be one to two full days a week over two semesters per year).
We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
Over the duration of your course, teaching will be delivered by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
40% Lectures
20% Seminars
40% Workshops
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
40% Lectures
20% Seminars
40% Workshops
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
40% Lectures
20% Seminars
40% Workshops
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
Your final degree classification is calculate as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5.
Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate. All students are encouraged to identify work experience to aid their career development.
Claire Bowes
“I am the Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies degree at University Centre Peterborough. I joined University Centre Peterborough in January 2011 as a lecturer after completing my undergraduate degree in BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies at University Centre Peterborough. I then became course leader in August 2013 and in that time have introduced a range of innovations to create a successful student experience.
My research interests include research methods, primary research, religion, gender, inequality, class, social psychology, education and feminism. I have a vast amount of experience lecturing on the majority of modules on the Psychosocial Studies and Sociology courses. This experience has given me a detailed insight into the composition and essence of the degrees.
I have a keen interest in pedagogy and evidenced based teaching practice, conducting action research in order to improve practice. I have introduced a mentoring scheme (Bowes, 2015*) utilising evidence based behaviour change intervention to support students. I sit on the Higher Education Board, The School Research Ethics Panel, The Student Engagement Learning & Teaching Committee and the Research & Scholarly Activity Group.
I am very interested in current affairs and politics. I enjoy cultural experiences including reading and visiting historical sites of interest. I also use different forms of social media and engage with digital academic communities.”
Qualifications
MRes Educational and Social Research, University of London
BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies, University Centre Peterborough
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Anglia Ruskin University
C880
Peterborough
September
The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students for 25/26 will be £8,500 per year, which is lower compared with many other universities.
Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).
Full-time: 3 years (2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Part-time: 4 years (1-2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
The Open University
88
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Through our collaboration with The Open University, students at University Centre Peterborough benefit from flexible learning options and expertly designed courses that support both part-time and full-time studies, tailored to accommodate diverse student needs.
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