Psychology
Psychologists study:
* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us
* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave
* how interests and abilities differ from person to person
* how we communicate verbally and non-verbally
* how and why our mental abilities change across our lives
Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Our program...
<strong>Psychology</strong><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/>Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories. <br/><br/>Our programme focuses on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching. <br/><br/><strong>Business</strong><br/><br/>Studying business will prepare you for the different challenges affecting:<br/><br/><br/>* contemporary businesses <br/><br/><br/>* governments <br/><br/><br/>* not-for-profit organisations<br/><br/><br/>World-leading industry professionals and researchers will help you develop personal and professional skills such as:<br/><br/><br/>* authentic leadership <br/><br/><br/>* ethical, responsible and sustainable business behaviour <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurial practice <br/><br/><br/>* effective communication<br/><br/><br/>This will help you to work across various roles in contemporary business including:<br/><br/><br/>* accountancy and finance <br/><br/><br/>* strategy <br/><br/><br/>* marketing <br/><br/><br/>* human resource management <br/><br/><br/>* data analytics <br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurship and innovation<br/><br/><br/>Our Business School Student Development team provide opportunities for you to progress further.<br/><br/>For example, you can take part in the Edinburgh Awards, supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches: <br/><br/><br/>* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2) <br/><br/><br/>* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)<br/><br/><br/>You can also participate in a range of business societies, events and peer-support schemes.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CN81
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computing Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Applications of Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A or Mathematics and Physics both at B. We will also accept Higher Mathematics at C to meet the National 5 Mathematics requirement if you have a B in another required Highers subject.. National 5 Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of National 5 Mathematics.
42
37
from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one from Biology or Human Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Computer Science or equivalent at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics at 5; Physics at 5; Psychology at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
A*,A*,A
A,A,A
A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computer Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; 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 B or 6.
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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 | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |