This BA (Honours) Health and Social Care degree provides you with a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory, and practice, which is essential in today's fast-changing care sector. Professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed, and through your studies, you’ll gain the skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.

Our highly popular BA (Hons) Psychology programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offers you the opportunity to delve into the intricate workings of the human mind and behaviour. From exploring memory, language, and creativity to understanding social interaction and the brain processes behind psychological differences, this programme provides a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology.

BA (Honours) in Criminology and Psychology help make sense of crime, criminalisation, criminals and victims. Studying this qualification provides you with a critical understanding of both subjects. You'll be able to question and develop your own beliefs and understandings about crime and harm. You'll consider criminal acts and human motivations and then look beyond them to examine the social conditions in which crime occurs.

BA (Honours) in Philosophy and Psychological Studies seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. In this degree, you'll investigate a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion, art, and the self. You'll cover the core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and some applied aspects of professional practice.

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) in Social Sciences (Psychology) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring psychology through a range of real-world issues including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology.

The psychology element of our BSc Hons Sociology and Psychology degree will give you an understanding of the brain, behaviour and experience. The course includes studies of perception, memory and emotion and the development of language. You will explore the way society works through sociological themes such as social justice, gender, crime and deviance, and ethnicity.

Psychology is the study of people, their behaviours, thoughts, feelings and motivations, which in turn promotes a greater appreciation of the human mind in a variety of contexts. Students who complete psychology degrees are well equipped for a career in almost any profession because studying psychology leads to the acquisition of transferable abilities such as communication skills, numeracy, teamwork, critical thinking, computing, and independent learning.

The impact of tailored, evidence-driven sports nutrition advice is well recognised for everyone, whether running 5K for the first time or competing at the Olympics. Studying academic literature, undertaking research in this field and applying knowledge to current athletes, will give you the practical skills and competencies needed to work as a sports nutrition practitioner.

The Psychology degree at St Mary’s provides you with a scientific understanding of the mind, brain and behaviour. Alongside the academic content of the programme, you will gain transferable skills, including the capacity for self-directed, reflective learning and project management. The BSc Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Graduation through the accredited route means that you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.

This Health and Social Care BA (Hons) course explores the core concepts of healthcare through theoretical and practical learning.

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Mental Health Support) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working with people of any age. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the Mental Health sector to further develop existing skills. 

In BA (Hons) Health and Care Management are you aspiring to be a skilled and confident healthcare professional? Whether you're embarking on a healthcare career or aiming to advance within the field, our degree is tailored just for you. Throughout the program, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape effectively.

Our CMI-accredited health and care management degree will teach you how to accommodate the increasingly complex needs of today’s rapidly evolving health and care sector. This modern course covers all of the emerging topics in health and care, including health analytics, digital health leadership, and inclusive practice, ensuring you graduate with the practical skills to meet its current and future needs.

The BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management offers a pathway for newcomers, professionals seeking management roles, and developing managers to enhance their skills. Tailored to the evolving needs of the sector, the course equips students with practical abilities alongside a recognized qualification. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), graduates attain the CMI level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, showcasing their proficiency in health and social care management.

Whether you’re thinking about a career in the NHS, local government, a non-profit organisation, or charity, our BA (Hons) Public Health degree can help get you there. There has never been a better time to raise awareness of the issues that affect health and wellbeing across the lifespan and to protect future generations. During your time on the course you’ll benefit from one on one support from your tutor and industry-experienced lecturers, as well as access to a range of state-of-the-art-facilities, including role play simulations.