BA (Hons) Psychology at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

BPS-accredited BA (Hons) in Psychology within Strathclyde's flexible four-year BA structure, covering how people learn, remember, co-ordinate their actions and interact with others. Strathclyde was ranked 4th in the UK for Psychology (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027). Part-time study is available.

Department: School of Psychological Sciences & Health | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Psychology 1a and 1b in Year 1; Social & Health Psychology and Introduction to Research Design & Analysis in Year 2; Research Methods & Data Analysis, Individual Differences, Development, Psychobiology and Social Psychology in Year 3; a dissertation and electives such as Health Psychology, Psychology of Mental Health, Neuropsychology of Ageing & Dementia and Psychological Assessment in Year 4.

Career pathways

Graduates can continue to become professional psychologists (clinical, educational, occupational), or move into research, teaching, human resource management, social work, counselling and management and professional roles in the private and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard entry AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (2nd sitting), including Higher English plus National 5 Maths or Applications of Mathematics at C; minimum entry AABB (1st sitting) or AABBB (2nd sitting) including English at B plus at least one other social science subject from the preferred list (Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, Geography, History, Modern Studies, a modern language, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, RMPS, Sociology, Biology, Human Biology), plus National 5 Maths or Applications of Maths at C. A-levels: Year 1 entry ABB-BBB (GCSE Maths 4/C); Year 2 entry AAA-ABB (GCSE Maths 4/C). IB: Year 1 entry 32-30; Year 2 entry 36-32. Irish Leaving Certificate: two H2 and three H3 passes including English. HNC Year 1 entry: Social Sciences with an A in the Graded Unit and National 5 Maths at C or equivalent. Deferred entry not normally accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 24,100 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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