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Psychology (Science) (Combined)

University of St Andrews

Content

Modern psychology focuses on the understanding of perception, cognition, motivation and behaviour at several different levels, from the study of the brain to complex social interactions of humans and animals. Psychology at St Andrews is taught with an emphasis on understanding how the mind and brain work to facilitate our behaviour.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB plus English and one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology at National 5 at B. Applications of Maths will be accepted but must be at National 5 at A.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB plus English and one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology at National 5 at B. Applications of Maths will be accepted but must be at National 5 at A. (You may gain entry to the Gateway programme with 4 Highers at BBBB).

(B) Higher Biology required
(M) Higher Maths at A required

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

Please refer to list below

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Psychology and Neuroscience

SCQF Level

10

Combination Courses

Psychology and Biology (B)
Psychology and Computer Science (M)
Psychology and Economics
Psychology and Mathematics (M)
Psychology and Statistics (M)
Psychology and Sustainable Development
Psychology with Biology (B)
CC18
CG84
LC18
GC18
CG23
CS82
C8C1