
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
Exploring the thoughts and behaviour of others, you can pursue a career in psychology or other professions that involve psychological skills. Study the challenges that face individuals, society, business and educators at degree level.
Psychologists carry out research, develop theories and often try to solve practical problems. These three elements all feature strongly in this applied psychology course. Psychology’s intriguing subject matter, blend of specialist knowledge and generic skills provide its graduates with opportunities for personal growth, and many of the charac...
Exploring the thoughts and behaviour of others, you can pursue a career in psychology or other professions that involve psychological skills. Study the challenges that face individuals, society, business and educators at degree level. <br/><br/>Psychologists carry out research, develop theories and often try to solve practical problems. These three elements all feature strongly in this applied psychology course. Psychology’s intriguing subject matter, blend of specialist knowledge and generic skills provide its graduates with opportunities for personal growth, and many of the characteristics sought by potential employers. <br/><br/>The overarching aim of the course is to provide a stimulating and challenging education in applied psychology. BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology will allow you to learn about psychological theory and research and how this can be applied to the real world. The core psychology curriculum will be contextualised with real-world examples, and a suite of applied psychology modules will introduce students to different professions in psychology. This will be beneficial to graduates in seeking employment or higher study after completion of the programme. The course also offers a range of psychology modules covering the main areas of the discipline and a host of applied areas such as mental health and wellbeing, and substance use. <br/><br/>To become a Chartered Psychologist, graduates are required to carry out further study and practice in a particular area such as clinical, forensic, health, educational, counselling, and sport and exercise psychology. The BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology programme offers specialism in four of these areas: counselling, forensic, health, and sport and exercise psychology. Students can exit with a named award in one of these areas, providing specific modules have been taken. With a choice of final year options, you have the opportunity to specialise in a preferred area of study. By taking optional modules and undertaking a relevant research project, you can graduate with a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Counselling), a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Forensic), a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Health) or a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Sport and Exercise). <br/><br/>There are opportunities to spend a trimester studying abroad and you have the additional option of studying a biology or social science subject during the course. <br/><br/>All programme pathways are accredited by the British Psychological Society and meet the requirements for Graduate Level Chartered Membership (GBC) with the Society. <br/><br/>In addition to our labs for biological and cognitive experimentation, we have a newly furnished virtual reality (VR) lab, used in both our Digital and Social Cyberpsychology modules. <br/><br/>Graduates can become a Chartered Psychologist after further study and postgraduate training in areas such as clinical, educational, health, occupational, counselling, sport and exercise or forensic psychology, or undertake research and follow an academic career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C810
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome applicants with a relevant Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Scottish HNC
Pass
Level 1: HNC in relevant subject with graded unit C. Level 2: HNC Social Sciences 15 credits with graded unit B to include units - Psychology A, B and Research Methods OR Next Gen HNC Social Sciences Achieved with Merit to include units - Psychology A, B and An Evidence based Approach to Social Problems.
Scottish HND
Pass
Level 3: HND Social Science with graded units BBB to include units - Psychology A, B , C, D and Research Methods OR Next Gen HND Social Sciences Achieved with Merit to include units - Psychology A, B, C, D and An Evidence based Approach to Social Problems could be the replacement to Research and Methodology.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
B,B,C
T Level
D
Health and Science Health Healthcare Science Science Health and Science
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |