University of Limerick
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology

Limerick, Ireland

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore the interplay between psychological processes and social structures. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and societal influences, making it suitable for those interested in diverse careers in mental health, community service, and research.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles, including mental health support, social work, human resources, or market research. This degree also lays a solid foundation for further studies, such as a master's degree in social work or clinical psychology.

This course allows you to examine a fascinating variety of human behaviours and social interactions, and opens up a wide variety of career opportunities. This combination of disciplines offers you the opportunity to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of how and why humans think and behave the way they do, and how they shape and are shaped by the society they live in.

The programme will help you to understand and explore the complexities of the mind and society. In the final year you will have the opportunity to undertake a research project on a chosen subject in Psychology. By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and research skills essential for a career in Psychology. The BA is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, and will allow you to progress in a career in Psychology.