This joint programme enables you to take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics.
**Psychology**
Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour and it is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Our psychology courses have a strong emphasis on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching.
Psychologists study:
* how we perceive, think and...
This joint programme enables you to take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics. <br/><br/>**Psychology**<br/><br/>Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour and it is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories. <br/><br/>Our psychology courses have a strong emphasis on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching. <br/><br/>Psychologists study: <br/><br/><br/>* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us<br/><br/><br/>* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave <br/><br/><br/>* how interests and abilities differ from person to person <br/><br/><br/>* how we communicate verbally and non-verbally <br/><br/><br/>* how and why our mental abilities change across our lives <br/><br/><br/>**Linguistics**<br/><br/>Linguistics examines how language works. It describes how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create meaning. <br/><br/>It also studies: <br/><br/><br/>* the uses of language in everyday life <br/><br/><br/>* the ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time <br/><br/><br/>* how language is mastered by children<br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CQ81
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalent, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C. Mathematics at A or Mathematics and Physics both at B or Higher Mathematics at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme39 39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one of Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or equivalent, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL). A levelA*,A,A Required subjects: A Levels: one from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or equivalent, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at BB or 66. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £34,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |