A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

24 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 24 modules

Year 1 · 6 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30
· Semester A15
· Semester B15
· Semester B15
· Semester A15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 7 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 11 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More data and computing than 4 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology Hertfordshire24
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

Less business and management than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
17% here
6% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
0% here
4% typical
Thesis
0% here
3% typical

About the same as typical: data and computing, society, ethics and law, research methods, languages and communication, projects and labs, internship.

Which year differs most?

Year 1 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More projects and labs 17% against 0% at most

This programme

Year 2

More data and computing 14% against 11% at most

This programme

Year 3

More society, ethics and law 64% against 58% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is only here?

17 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Society, ethics and law

11
  • Crime and Culture
  • Skills for Psychologists
  • People in Society
  • Moving Stories: Migration, Society and Belonging
  • Social and Developmental Psychology
  • Diversity and Individual Differences
  • Making a Difference: Social Justice and Activism
  • Seeing Sex: Gender and Sexuality through the Global Cultural Lens
+3 more
  • States of Emergency: Nation, Politics and Culture
  • Culture and Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Specialist subjects

4
  • Understanding Child Development
  • Inner Workings of the Mind
  • Mindfulness and Wellbeing
  • Counselling

Projects and labs

1
  • Sociology in Practice

Research methods

1
  • Doing Sociology: Preparation for Research and Employability
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionUK home students2026/27£1,222 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,464
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionInternational students2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,225 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,468
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
TuitionInternational students2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 15 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 4 of 14 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €17,036 and €27,300.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 15, cheapest first
And the whole degree?

≈ £53,910

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 20 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (5 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Sep 2028
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: A BA (Hons) Sociology degree is also available which explores both the traditional and cutting-edge aspects of sociology, with a thread of activism connecting all modules.⁠
    +5 more
    • Text: A unique joint approach: The sociology and psychology programme is a true joint honours degree, designed specifically to explore the synergy between sociology and psychology. It offers a holistic understanding not available in single-honours degrees.⁠
    • Text: As part of the Sociology and Psychology degree, you will take 50% of your modules in sociology and 50% in psychology. The course is part of our Applied Humanities programme. With this joint degree you will become the type of graduate employers are looking for: analytical thinking, creative communication, practical research abilities, ethical awareness, and the ability to collaborate inclusively.⁠
    • Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    • Btec: DDM · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: L3C8 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    +4 more
    • Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology HertfordshireSimilarBSc (Hons) Social Sciences West LondonSimilarBA (Hons) Politics and International Relations Hertfordshire
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,250 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28
Duration3 years3 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date20 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

50% society, ethics and law · 19% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

48% society, ethics and law · 24% free electives

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Psychology (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)

£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · UK home students ≈ €12,042

57% society, ethics and law · 11% free electives

BachelorOnlinePart-timeEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 24 modules, of which 9 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (54%), free electives (17%) and data and computing (4%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

20 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: L3C8 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: A BA (Hons) Sociology degree is also available which explores both the traditional and cutting-edge aspects of sociology, with a thread of activism connecting all modules.⁠Text: A unique joint approach: The sociology and psychology programme is a true joint honours degree, designed specifically to explore the synergy between sociology and psychology. It offers a holistic understanding not available in single-honours degrees.⁠Text: As part of the Sociology and Psychology degree, you will take 50% of your modules in sociology and 50% in psychology. The course is part of our Applied Humanities programme. With this joint degree you will become the type of graduate employers are looking for: analytical thinking, creative communication, practical research abilities, ethical awareness, and the ability to collaborate inclusively.⁠Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Btec: DDM · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time⁠6 years · Part time⁠4 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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