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BSc (Hons) Psychology
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgram duration
18,704 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
PsychologyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
Our complex world needs professionals who can understand human development and experiences. Psychology uses scientific methods to gain insights into a person's motivations, perceptions, and behaviour. It can make a significant contribution to society across many different areas of life, from education and health to the economy and crime.
The BSc (Hons)Psychology programme at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year undergraduate degree that will equip you with a broad-based understanding of this dynamic field. The programme is structured to provide foundational knowledge in core areas of psychology, as well as opportunities to develop skills in research methods and analysis.
Our Psychology degree focuses on problems in the real world, considering how an understanding of people and their behaviours can help us to address them. As a career-focused university, our BSc Psychology is designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply in professional roles. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the necessary undergraduate training if you are considering becoming a professional psychologist.
Heriot-Watt is highly regarded for its psychology degrees, and you will be taught by a passionate community of research-active academics, gaining advanced skills in research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.
You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to apply to a range of careers, including those in the field of psychology.
Your learning environment
The BSc Psychology degree is taught by the industry experience and research of our respected faculty, who bring the subject to life through a dynamic mix of lectures and tutorials. This will allow you to get to know and build relationships with the teaching staff, academics, and your peers. You will be assessed by a mixture of coursework and exams. You’ll receive support and feedback from staff throughout the degree.
You will also benefit from our specialist research labs, which facilitate the work of academics and students alike. You’ll have the chance to get involved in research being conducted by academic staff and PhD students through our Voluntary Research Assistant scheme. And there are opportunities to hear about cutting-edge research in our regular Psychology Research seminar series.
You can also join Heriot-Watt’s Psychology Society , which holds regular social events and teams up with our academics to provide informal psychology activities.
Customise your learning
The Psychology degree offers specialised courses in areas such as cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology, health psychology, and more. Year one of the degree focuses on an introduction to psychology, research methods, and academic skills. Year two and three then cover more specific topics, such as developmental and cognitive psychology.
In year four, you’ll undertake an independent research project alongside your chosen courses from a range of options. That means you’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of psychology that interest you the most. Y ou’ll be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by identifying and undertaking an appropriate area of research and presenting your results effectively by written and verbal means.
Our Psychology degree can be combined with Economics , Marketing , or Management . This allows you to graduate with a deep understanding of two disciplines and the many impactful links between them.
Plus, our BSc Psychology programme offers you the opportunity to travel to Dubai or Malaysia to experience studying psychology in a different environment and culture. You can travel for one semester or one academic year, and we recommend that you do this in year two or the first part of year three.
Accreditation
Our BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and qualifies Honours students for graduate registration with the Society. This is required for those wishing to undertake further professional courses and qualify as professional psychologists, including clinical, forensic, occupational or educational psychologists, in the UK.
Program overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
Our complex world needs professionals who can understand human development and experiences. Psychology uses scientific methods to gain insights into a person's motivations, perceptions, and behaviour. It can make a significant contribution to society across many different areas of life, from education and health to the economy and crime.
The BSc (Hons)Psychology programme at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year undergraduate degree that will equip you with a broad-based understanding of this dynamic field. The programme is structured to provide foundational knowledge in core areas of psychology, as well as opportunities to develop skills in research methods and analysis.
Our Psychology degree focuses on problems in the real world, considering how an understanding of people and their behaviours can help us to address them. As a career-focused university, our BSc Psychology is designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply in professional roles. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the necessary undergraduate training if you are considering becoming a professional psychologist.
Heriot-Watt is highly regarded for its psychology degrees, and you will be taught by a passionate community of research-active academics, gaining advanced skills in research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.
You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to apply to a range of careers, including those in the field of psychology.
Your learning environment
The BSc Psychology degree is taught by the industry experience and research of our respected faculty, who bring the subject to life through a dynamic mix of lectures and tutorials. This will allow you to get to know and build relationships with the teaching staff, academics, and your peers. You will be assessed by a mixture of coursework and exams. You’ll receive support and feedback from staff throughout the degree.
You will also benefit from our specialist research labs, which facilitate the work of academics and students alike. You’ll have the chance to get involved in research being conducted by academic staff and PhD students through our Voluntary Research Assistant scheme. And there are opportunities to hear about cutting-edge research in our regular Psychology Research seminar series.
You can also join Heriot-Watt’s Psychology Society , which holds regular social events and teams up with our academics to provide informal psychology activities.
Customise your learning
The Psychology degree offers specialised courses in areas such as cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology, health psychology, and more. Year one of the degree focuses on an introduction to psychology, research methods, and academic skills. Year two and three then cover more specific topics, such as developmental and cognitive psychology.
In year four, you’ll undertake an independent research project alongside your chosen courses from a range of options. That means you’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of psychology that interest you the most. Y ou’ll be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by identifying and undertaking an appropriate area of research and presenting your results effectively by written and verbal means.
Our Psychology degree can be combined with Economics , Marketing , or Management . This allows you to graduate with a deep understanding of two disciplines and the many impactful links between them.
Plus, our BSc Psychology programme offers you the opportunity to travel to Dubai or Malaysia to experience studying psychology in a different environment and culture. You can travel for one semester or one academic year, and we recommend that you do this in year two or the first part of year three.
Accreditation
Our BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and qualifies Honours students for graduate registration with the Society. This is required for those wishing to undertake further professional courses and qualify as professional psychologists, including clinical, forensic, occupational or educational psychologists, in the UK.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
Standard entry requirements
• Highers AABB (over two sittings)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
• BTEC DDM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
• HNC B in graded unit Social Sciences (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules)
• HND BB
Minimum entry requirements *
• Highers BBBC
• A-Levels BBC - ABB
Tuition fee and scholarships
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A rich heritage
We are proud that since our foundation in 1821 we have been outward-looking pioneers of education, in pursuit of knowledge to the benefit of society and the world.
Become a global student
Heriot-Watt provides you with the opportunity to become a global student both at our UK campuses and internationally. On our Edinburgh Campus you’ll find that about one-third of our students are from countries outside the UK, bringing a real international flavour to our community. This mix of people provides a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and build friendships that stretch across the globe.
We also encourage students to take part in our global student programme, Go Global, by participating in an Inter-Campus Transfer, Exchange or Erasmus+ for a semester or year of their degree.
A world-class reputation
We are world-renowned for excellence in teaching and research. We are ranked 235th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024), and almost 90% of our research outputs are classed as world-leading and internationally excellent (REF 2021). View our rankings.
Strong links to business and industry
Our taught programmes and research are informed by the needs of business and industry. We actively facilitate collaborations and partnerships, building strategic alliances and promoting knowledge transfer.
Globally employable graduates
Global companies actively seek out our graduates as they are work-ready. Our programmes are designed to ensure that students receive a relevant, careerorientated education. As a result, more than 95% are in employment or further study six months after completing their programme.
Worldwide network
When you join Heriot-Watt you become part of a global family. We have around 123,000 alumni worldwide. The Watt Club was founded in 1854 and is the oldest graduate club in the UK. Lifetime membership is automatic upon graduation from Heriot-Watt and is free to all graduates of the University.
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