Program Overview

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from our location and industry connection to increase your employability
• 3rd in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy (Daily Mail UG, 2025)
• Tailor your learning to fit your unique interests with a focus on activism

You’re passionate about understanding and addressing the issues that shape 21st century societies. You’re fascinated by the intricate workings on modern day communities and want to make a significant difference to the world around you, at local, national and international levels. This course will provide you with the transferable skills and expertise to be able to put your passion for social change into practice in a variety of fields. 

Bringing Sociology and Psychology together, you’ll get the best of both worlds by exploring the connections between both subjects. You will cover both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of sociology and psychology. As you progress through your studies, you will build a multi-dimensional understanding of how power is exercised and normalised at all levels of society.  

You’ll be part of a vibrant community and will learn from inspiring lecturers who offer a combination of real-world experience and cutting-edge research. You will gain from their wealth of knowledge in health and social care, politics, popular culture, migration, education, crime and law. 

Our on-campus facilities, including our Psychology observation room, will help bring the theoretical aspects of your learning to life, giving you first-hand practical experience before you graduate. 

You will graduate with a highly sought-after range of transferable skills and insights into how society works. Our existing industry connections alongside our dedicated Careers and Employment team will offer you support to help kickstart your career. 

With our favourably located campus, you will benefit from good access to resources and opportunities within Hertfordshire and in London. You’ll be exposed to a wider range of possibilities to explore in both social and professional capacities.

What's the course about?
The joint degree in Sociology and Psychology offers you the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of key areas and research skills in both disciplines. In addition, you will also critically reflect on the synergies between them for developing a holistic understanding of society and behaviour. 

The focus across the programme on current issues, critical and creative thinking and applied social research prepares graduates for a wide range of careers.