[fabaz99]

Anyone thinking of doing Social Psychology at Loughborough or any of the social sciences they offer.
Anyone already doing any of these?

I got in for 2009 entry with ABB for Social Psychology but I may reject but I feel I want to know more about the course, uni and the city in general....?


Can anyone help!!

[skyrider007]

Originally Posted by fabaz99

Anyone thinking of doing Social Psychology at Loughborough or any of the social sciences they offer.
Anyone already doing any of these?

I got in for 2009 entry with ABB for Social Psychology but I may reject but I feel I want to know more about the course, uni and the city in general....?


Can anyone help!!

i took social psychology a & b modules last year as compulsory part of my sociology degree. it was quite hard, but you'll be fine if you have good memory.

[nterry242]

I do social psychology and have really enjoyed it so far (just going into my second year). I think it's quite a gentle introduction to the core areas but seems to be rather heavy on assignments when compared with straight psychology (although it doesn't feel like you get overloaded). Lecturers are all great, really friendly and down-to-earth if you need any help - I had preconceptions about lecturers being a bit high and mighty but it's not like that at all.

All I'd say is put some thought into which modules you pick, I took Crim and Social Policy (the SP bit was a bit slow) and Sociology which, after not doing it at A level, went over my head a little but I still did alright lol. I wish i'd read a bit more into what they entailed.

Oh and don't spend a fortune on textbooks, chances are you'll use them VERY little. They wanna get you away from using the big textbooks as soon as possible so maybe just buy a useful generic Social Psyc book (they'll give you some recommendations) second-hand from Amazon or ebay. Or from me...as I have a few that are now useless :op

[suicidal_dream]

Originally Posted by fabaz99

Anyone thinking of doing Social Psychology at Loughborough or any of the social sciences they offer.
Anyone already doing any of these?

I got in for 2009 entry with ABB for Social Psychology but I may reject but I feel I want to know more about the course, uni and the city in general....?


Can anyone help!!

I'm about to start my final year of Sociology at loughborough - I've done modules across each area of social sciences, so can prob answer most questions.
I'm also currently the department chair for Social Sciences Department, so should be able to answer any specific questions you have about the department.

[fabaz99]

Originally Posted by suicidal_dream

I'm about to start my final year of Sociology at loughborough - I've done modules across each area of social sciences, so can prob answer most questions.
I'm also currently the department chair for Social Sciences Department, so should be able to answer any specific questions you have about the department.

Did you do an a level in a social science subject...? Does this make it easier!?
What are you going to do with the degree afterwards?

[suicidal_dream]

I did an a level in sociology. You dont need to though - year 1 basically goes over a lot of a level stuff - year 1 is literally said to get everyone to the same level, so no an a level in an area of social sciences isnt needed, but it does help.

With my degree - considering going into teaching now.
A social sciences degree doesnt really 100% lead to a career, but it is a good starting point for further education.

[iwantanicecreamvan]

Oh and don't spend a fortune on textbooks, chances are you'll use them VERY little. They wanna get you away from using the big textbooks as soon as possible so maybe just buy a useful generic Social Psyc book (they'll give you some recommendations) second-hand from Amazon or ebay. Or from me...as I have a few that are now useless :op

nterry do you still have you social psychology books? If so can i buy them off you?