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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course will equip you with the transferable skills and analytical abilities that top employers are actively looking for in their graduates.Why QMU?- We offer a stimulating environment in which students can develop the intellectual and professional edge needed for working with 21st century society, and in which our staff work on outward-facing, innovative and cross-disciplinary research.- Our course is student-focused and research-informed. It offers students the opportunity to work closely with staff on current, real-world projects and collaborations.- Our class sizes are smaller compared with some universities, so you have closer and more personal support and guidance from our staff.- We came top amongst UK universities for 'overall student satisfaction in social sciences' in the National Student Survey 2021.On this course you will:- Learn the valuable skills needed to think critically and scientifically and you will engage in empirical research throughout your degree.- Learn across six core areas of psychology (cognitive, biological, historical, developmental, social and individual differences)- Gain extensive practical training in research methods. - Learn to use scientific methods and evidence to understand, measure and modify behaviour.- Crucially, learn how to think, write and critique in a scientific way, giving you the core skills you need to follow a career in the field.- Enhance your broad psychological knowledge by specialising in your choice of dissertation topic and elective modules. Why do humans think, feel and behave the way we do? As a psychology student you will find answers to some of the most fundamental and fascinating of questions. When you graduate with a 2:2 honours degree or better, you will be able to join the BPS as a graduate member, an essential step on the journey to becoming a professional psychologist.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4.
Maths and English at National 5 grade C.
Various Access courses are considered, such as:Access to Community, Education & HumanitiesAccess to University StudyAccess to Arts, Social Sciences & Primary Teaching Access to Languages, Arts and Social SciencesAccess to Languages with BusinessAccess to Humanities/Primary EducationAccess to Degree StudiesAccess to Arts & Social ScienceAccess to HumanitiesAccess to Social SciencesAccess to TeachingAlso, Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4.
Maths and English at Standard level.
Maths and English at O4/H5.
In the areas of Humanities or Social Science - others considered on a case by case basis.Also, Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4.
HNC Social Sciences or similar subjects with a B in the graded unit. Preferably Maths and English at Nat 5 grade C.
HND Social Sciences or similar subjects with CB in the graded units. Preferably Maths and English at Nat 5 grade C.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from International
£9250 Per year
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