University Centre South Devon
UCAS Code: 3PAS | Foundation Degree - FD
Entry requirements
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We consider a variety of qualifications and relevant experience, and each application is assessed on its own merit*. To enrol on this course, you will usually be required to have a minimum of 48 UCAS points, from at least one of the following: A Levels, BTEC Nationals, Access to Higher Education Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must also have level 2 English and maths (GCSE Grade 5 or C, Adult Literacy / Numeracy or Key Skills). Candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and attainment of skills which demonstrate an ability to study at this level. Students with non-standard qualifications may be asked to complete a written piece of work on a relevant subject as part of the selection process*. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking or an equivalent English Language qualification)*. *Subject to approval
About this course
This foundation degree is ideal for those who are interested in developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in psychology and Sociology. Some modules will be tutor lead and will involve taking notes and writing assignments. Other modules will involve the practical application of skills. Research projects will also be a feature on each year of the programme*.
*In psychology you will gain an understanding of:
• mental illness and psychological treatments
• social influence in conflict situations
• personality testing and how the personality predicts behaviour
• psychological factors that influence and reduce offending behaviour
• the development of gender and memory across the lifespan
• the factors associated with positive psychology e.g. life satisfaction
*In sociology you will develop an understanding of:
• Sociological perspectives
• The impact of the media upon the individual and society
• Social causes and consequences of human behaviour
• Crime and deviance with a focus on why people turn to crime.
• The interplay between society and the individual
• Poverty and social exclusion
• How the education system and family structure have evolved
All students will be required to undertake a work placement in year 2.
We have provided the opportunity for our Sociology students to choose some of our Criminology modules as options which are highlighted in the module information below.
The full-time and part-time courses have one start point in September*.
*Subject to approval
Modules
*Year 1 Modules:
Clinical Psychology
Sociological Perspectives
Social Influence & Aggression
Crime, Media and Society
Individual Differences & Quantitative Research Methods
Social Policy (Optional)
Methods of Detection and Offender Profiling (Optional)
*Year 2 Modules:
Psychology of Offending
Youth and Deviant Identities (Optional)
Youth Justice and Victims of Crime (Optional)
Lifespan Development
Social Change
Positive Psychology & Qualitative Research Methods
Placement
*Subject to approval
Assessment methods
There are two assessments per module.
Approximately 70% of the course will be assessed through coursework. This includes essays, research reports and case study work*.
Approximately 30% of the course will be assessed through practical. This includes presentations, reflections and placement work*.
We recognise feedback as an essential component of your learning and progression. We adopt a feed-forward approach whereby feedback is given in a developmental manner to support continued progression. You will receive feedback on all assessments within 20 working days*.
*Subject to approval
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20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.
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