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Psychology (Combined)

University of Strathclyde

Content

Year 1:
Basic principles of learning such as thinking, memory, personality and social influences on behaviour.

Year 2:
Classes provide a greater understanding of human development and interaction, cognitive processes, individual differences and biological influences on behaviour.

Year 3:
The single Honours pathway covers the six core domains required by the British Psychological Society for accreditation; joint Honours students have the opportunity to study abroad in Europe or North America for a semester.

Year 4:
Research-based Honours dissertation with a prize for the best dissertation; choice of around 14 topics including: Artificial Intelligence, Health Psychology, Belief and Anomalous Experience,
Neuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia; summer international research placement or a home-based term-time professional employment placement.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AAAAB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AABBB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Start Date

October

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

Please refer to list below

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Psychological Sciences and Health

SCQF Level

10

Combination Courses

Psychology and Economics
Psychology and Education
Psychology and English
Psychology and English and Creative Writing
Psychology and French (5 years)
Psychology and History
Psychology and Human Resource Management
Psychology and Journalism, Media and Communications
Psychology and Law
Psychology and Mathematics
Psychology and Politics and International Relations
Psychology and Social Policy
Psychology and Spanish (5 years)
CL81
CX83
QC38
Q3C8
RC18
VC18
CN86
P5C8
MC18
CG81
LC28
C8L4
CR84