BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This BA Psychosocial Studies course is ideal if you are interested in understanding and responding to critical social issues in contemporary society and want to have a positive involvement in improving human social life.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you will explore human behaviour and our capacity to influence change in the global social world considering what we know about war, terror and conflict and the simultaneous outpouring of love, compassion and humanity in society. You will learn about the work of leading contemporary psychosocial theorists such as Stuart Hall, Judith Butler, bell hooks and Pierre Bourdieu. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Career Development and Professional Pathways in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Love and Hate: an Introduction to Psychosocial Studies, Observation and the Everyday, Power.

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields and professions including: social justice and advocacy, higher education lecturer, community arts worker, charity officer, community development worker.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code C880 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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