BSc (Hons) Psychology at Queen Margaret University

A four-year BSc (Hons) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), covering cognitive, biological, developmental, social, individual differences and historical areas of psychology. Students take part in staff-led research projects and train in qualitative and quantitative research methods. An ordinary degree exit is available after three years.

Faculty: School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management  |  Department: Psychology, Sociology and Education  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundations of Psychology, Psychology in Practice, Methods of Social Enquiry, Individual Differences, Well-Being and Ethical Practice, Developmental and Social Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Psychobiology in Context, Qualitative Research in Psychology, Quantitative Research Methods, Psychology for Contemporary Issues, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology and a Research Project, with electives such as memory, peer relations, disability, evolutionary psychology and sport and exercise psychology.

Career pathways

Graduates enter roles including clinical, counselling, health, educational and forensic psychology pathways, teaching, mental health support, workplace culture and research.

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