UCP Psychosocial Studies

Mind meets society. Evolved. Validated. Exciting. 🧠

BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies launches with brand-new psychology and sociology modules from September 2026, bridging the mind and the social world in one degree.

New Psychology modules include: 🧩 Education & Neurodiversity 🩺 Health & Clinical Psychology 💼 Organisational Psychology 🖥️ Cyberpsychology 🌱 Positive Psychology ⚖️ Psychology in the Criminal Justice System

Plus brand-new Sociology modules to expand your lens further, from Power and Pixels to Global South perspectives and the Sociology of the City.

Where could it take you? Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, Social Prescriber, Recovery Co-ordinator, or straight on to postgraduate study. And so much more!

Just 2 days a week. Lower fees. Small, genuinely supportive cohorts, right here in Peterborough.

Swipe through to explore the full course 👉 Apply now for 2026/27.

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Make a difference. Right here in Peterborough. 🌍

Social Sciences at University Centre Peterborough isn't about theory for theory's sake, it's about understanding people, communities and society, and turning that understanding into a career that matters.

🎓 BA (Hons) Criminology — crime, justice and social order
🧠 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies — mind, behaviour and mental health
🌍 BA (Hons) Sociology — society, culture and social change

All three build the critical thinking, communication and research skills that open doors across teaching, social work, mental health services, the civil service, research and beyond.

Just 2 days a week. Lower fees. A genuinely supportive, inclusive community and excellent academic results across all three programmes, with over 50% of graduates going on to a Master's.

Ready to change your world? Swipe through to find out more 👉

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Real students. Real stories. In their own words. 💬

We could tell you what studying at University Centre Peterborough is like — but we'd rather let our graduates do it.

"Feeling so friendly and connected to the other students and lecturers on my course. It's not easy to get that, especially at bigger institutions." 🎓

"As a mature student, I had my reservations about how the three years would look, but I needn't have worried."

"I have secured a permanent career role in Peterborough City Council, within the Leaving Care Service. I finally get to be the adult I would've liked and needed when I was growing up."

Swipe through for more, straight from the people who've lived it 👉

🎓 BA (Hons) Criminology 🧠 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies 🌍 BA (Hons) Sociology

Small classes. Genuine support. Lecturers who know your name. This is what studying here actually feels like.

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"I didn't think university was for me." 💭

If that sentence sounds familiar, this is for you.

At University Centre Peterborough, we welcome students who took a different path. Whether you came through an Access to HE course, you're the first in your family to consider a degree, you're switching careers and need something flexible, or you're managing a disability, neurodiversity or mental health condition, you belong here.

Swipe to meet the people we're especially proud to support 👉

🎓 BA (Hons) Criminology 🧠 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies 🌍 BA (Hons) Sociology

Just 2 days a week. Lower fees. Small, supportive cohorts. Right here in Peterborough.

Applications are open, visit the link in our bio or drop us a message to find out more.

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Small city. Big ideas. 💡

Thinking about university but not sure a big city is for you? University Centre Peterborough offers the same BA (Hons) qualification as any UK university, in a city that's affordable, connected, and genuinely easy to live in.

🎓 BA (Hons) Criminology 🧠 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies 🌍 BA (Hons) Sociology

Far enough to feel independent. Close enough to get home when you need to -London King's Cross in under an hour, with direct routes to Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Cambridge and Leicester too.

Lower fees, lower cost of living, small classes and a course team that actually knows you. Swipe through to see why it adds up 👉

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Your city. Your university. 🏙️

You don't have to leave Peterborough to get a degree. University Centre Peterborough is right here, same BA (Hons) qualification, same academic standard, none of the upheaval.

🎓 BA (Hons) Criminology 🧠 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies 🌍 BA (Hons) Sociology

Keep your job. Keep your home. Keep your people. Study just 2 days a week, with lower fees and zero relocation costs,while your lecturers actually know your name.

Swipe through to see why staying local is the smart move 👉

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Modules you can study on our new and improved BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies at University Centre Peterborough!

Theories and Concepts in Psychological Therapies

📚 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

From CBT to psychoanalysis, from family therapy to mindfulness, what actually works, for whom, and why? This module introduces the major approaches to psychological therapy, explores the evidence base behind each, and asks the hard questions about access, equity, and efficacy.
You'll consider how different interventions address depression, anxiety, addiction, and more , and develop a well-rounded, critical understanding of therapy as both a science and a human relationship. Essential for anyone considering a career in mental health or therapy.

Psychology in the Criminal Justice System

📚 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

Forget the TV drama. The real world of forensic and criminal psychology is more rigorous, more nuanced, and more fascinating than any box set. This module takes you deep into how psychology is applied across criminal investigations, court proceedings, and the justice system as a whole.
From offender profiling and interviewing to deception detection and psychological evidence in court, you'll engage with advanced, evidence-based material guided by the scientist-practitioner model. For anyone serious about a career in criminal justice or applied psychology, this one's unmissable.

Prejudice and Discrimination: Psychological Perspectives

📚 BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

Where does prejudice come from? How does it take root, spread, and cause harm , and what can actually reduce it? This module applies psychological science to one of society's most persistent and damaging challenges, drawing on social, cognitive, and developmental perspectives.
You'll engage with classic and contemporary research, examine how power, identity, and culture shape intergroup dynamics, and explore interventions that make a real difference. Rigorous, compassionate, and urgently relevant.