Psychology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Psychology BSc (Hons)

Gain a thorough understanding of the theory and application of psychology on this course, accredited by the British Psychological Society.

We are in the top 10 UK modern university for Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2025).

Psychology is a fascinating science that gives you an insight into individuals and their unique behaviour. It involves learning about memory, language, creativity, personality, social interaction and brain processes.

This course gives you a thorough understanding of both the theory and application of psychology, and prepares y...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Sighthill

Course Address
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE

Application Details

Course Code

C801

Institution Code

E59

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

Including English or Literary subject*. National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths accepted). We also accept the University of Aberdeen Access course in Maths (https://on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/access-maths-5/) If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Access to HE Diploma

D:12,M:33

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include English or a Literary subject* at Level 3. Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. Grade 4 in SL Maths (or Grade 5 in Maths Studies).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include English or a Literary subject* Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

A level

B,C,C

Including English or a Literary Subject* GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

T Level

M

T Level must be completed in a Literary subject or A Level Literary subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Maths at C/4 also required.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £17,520

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