PSYCHOLOGY BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It is about understanding how people think, act, react and interact; and how this understanding can help us, as psychologists, help people on an individual basis but also help address wider societal issues through academic endeavours and professional practice.
The possible pathways a degree in psychology can take you on are endless, such is the value of the graduate and psychological literacy and analytical skills you acquire during the degree.
Our school brings together world-leading expertise in experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience in order to advance the understanding of human and animal behaviour.
WHY STUDY PSYCHOLOGY?
- This degree programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and graduates who complete with at least a second class Honours in the Psychology component would achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is a first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist
- Students studying in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience enjoy an active social life, much of which revolves around the Psychology Society. Away days, evening events, and team building exercises are held at various times throughout the year, at different levels
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Psychologists are probably best known for their work in the health and education services but psychology graduates can be found in almost any area of life.
A psychology degree opens up a wide range of career paths including educational, health, clinical, occupational psychology and counselling. Increasingly graduates are also progressing to successful careers in allied fields such as data skills, teaching, social robotics & artificial intelligence and child & adolescent mental health professions, in addition to research and teaching careers in higher education.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Summary of entry requirements for Psychology
SQA Higher Entry Requirements
- AAABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher.Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at
grade B. - Applicants to Psychology (BSc): Two Higher Science subjects.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40: AAABB* (minimum requirement of ABB in S5)
- Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B.
Applicants to Psychology (BSc): Two Higher Science subjects.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAA – ABB
- Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at grade B (or grade 5–6).
Applicants to Psychology (BSc): Two A-level Science subjects.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL)
- Additional requirements: SL4 Mathematics.
Applicants to Psychology (BSc): Two HL Science subjects.
- Course Code: C800
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
120960 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A