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BSc Psychology
A four-year honours psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, also available as MA or MA (SocSci). Suits students heading toward psychology careers or further training.
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World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship for new international UG students (2027 entry): £10,000 per year for Science & Engineering and MVLS, £7,000 per year for Arts and Social Sciences. Global Leadership Scholarship for PGT: £10,000 tuition fee waiver.
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A clearer look at BSc Psychology
A four-year honours psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, also available as MA or MA (SocSci). Suits students heading toward psychology careers or further training.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research design
- Statistical analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Evidence-based communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- People or wellbeing professional
- Further professional psychology training
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
29 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Flexible degreesPublished course content
- 02Psychology 1APublished course content
- 03Psychology 1BPublished course content
- 04Psychology 2APublished course content
- 05Psychology 2BPublished course content
- 06Cognitive Psychology 3Published course content
- 07Human Development 3Published course content
- 08Individual Differences 3Published course content
- 09Physiological Psychology 3Published course content
- 10Professional Skills 3Published course content
- 11Social Psychology 3Published course content
- 12Statistical Models 3Published course content
- 13Current Issues in Psychology 3Published course content
- 14Psychometrics 3Published course content
- 15Qualitative Project 3Published course content
- 16Quantitative Project 3Published course content
- 17Dissertation 4HPublished course content
- 18Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 4HPublished course content
- 19Applied Data Visualisation 4HPublished course content
- 20Applied Psychology in Sport 4HPublished course content
- 21Autism and Neurodivergence 4HPublished course content
- 22Memory: From Synapses to Systems 4HPublished course content
- 23Neuropsychological Approaches to Consciousness and Volition 4HPublished course content
- 24Psychology and Biology of Mental Health Conditions 4HPublished course content
- 25Psychological Assessment 4HPublished course content
- 26Psychometric and simulation methods in R 4HPublished course content
- 27Service Learning: Supporting Schools with Effective Learning Strategies 4HPublished course content
- 28Topics in Health and Social Neuroscience 4HPublished course content
- 29Our international linksPublished course content
Entry requirements
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- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan national qualifications are not accepted for direct UG entry; A-levels, IB or a foundation via Glasgow International College are required.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
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