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The psychology component of the programme (75%) covers the discipline’s main areas; social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. The management component (25%) introduces (and allows specialism within) marketing, human resource management, finance, and management. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
The psychology component of the programme (75%) covers the discipline’s main areas; social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. The management component (25%) introduces (and allows specialism within) marketing, human resource management, finance, and management. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C8N2
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B
DMM
in relevant subject (Health and Social Sciences preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in Health and Social Sciences
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Pass
HNC (Social Sciences) with B in graded unit (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC (Social Sciences) with A in graded unit (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules).
Pass
HND (Social Sciences) with BB in graded unit (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HND (Social Sciences) with AB in graded units (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules).
Pass
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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 | £19,456 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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