Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It focuses on building and testing theories to explain how people interact with each other and the world around them.
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
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Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It focuses on building and testing theories to explain how people interact with each other and the world around them. <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.
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Course Details
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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
C802
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 |