Psychology
Award
BSc (Hons)
Duration & study mode
4 years full-time
School
Education & Social Sciences
Location
Paisley
Additional information
Ucas code
C800
Course starting dates
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Paisley: September

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If you wish to learn about the inner workings of the mind and human behaviour, the 亚洲影院 BSc Psychology degree is for you.
You鈥檒l study the link between mind and behaviour and develop key skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. This will allow you to apply your knowledge in research and investigation processes to solve problems in real-world settings.
The 亚洲影院 BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which provides the basis for Graduate Registration.
The lecturers are really down to earth and lovely, and very much open to answering all of your questions, and just really want you to learn.鈥
Cornelia BSc (Hons) Psychology
96% of students were satisfied with the academic support they received (National Student Survey 2025)
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.
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All academic degrees/awards at 亚洲影院 are taught in English. For applicants whose first language is not English*, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. All English language qualifications must have been gained within two years of the start of your 亚洲影院 course.
* applicants who are exempt from English language requirements include:
In general terms, if you are applying to study a course at, or above, Year 1 (SCQF Level 7) bachelor鈥檚 degree level, then the UKVI鈥檚 minimum level of English proficiency is Common European Framework for References of Languages (CEFR) at B2 (Upper Intermediate).
At 亚洲影院, we define our general English language requirements using the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) as follows:
These are minimum requirements and some courses may require a higher standard for admission鈥.
鈥 Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see IELTS Score Exceptions section below for more information).
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Midwifery courses that lead to professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (BSc Midwifery), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BSc Paramedic Science degree leads to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); it has different IELTS requirements than other Health-related courses. Although it is not possible to apply for this degree directly as an international student, for applicants who meet and for whom English is not their first language, then the following IELTS scores are required:
For our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science degrees, which may lead to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work degrees are professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council and applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
In additional to IELTS, we also accept a number of alternative English language for application and admission to our courses for both home/EU and international students at bachelor's degree study at Year 3 (SCQF Level 9), and above. From Cambridge to TOFEL iBT qualifications the number of these qualifications is extensive.
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亚洲影院 has also reviewed a range of High / Secondary School qualifications studied by non-EU applicants that can be used as a basis of entry to a 亚洲影院. These range from Botswana GCSEs to USA High School Graduation Diplomas, the number of these qualifications is extensive.
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Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. 亚洲影院 courses available are:
The听BSc (Hons) Psychology at 亚洲影院 will prepare your听career as a Chartered Psychologist. The course carries accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides the basis for Graduate Registration with the BPS.
On this course you will study the human mind and associated behaviour. As a student, you will:听
These, in turn, will contribute to an understanding of the research and investigation process.
You will focus on the key areas of psychology for BPS accreditation:听
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and flipped-classrooms.
There will also be group work and independent learning through inquiry-based learning. This is often coordinated and guided by tutors. You will develop transferable skills such as:
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
Coursework including essays, critical review exercises, practical reports, poster and oral presentations, laboratory exercises and digital assessments.
We place greater emphasis on continuous assessment in the early stages of the course. We then introduce you to the necessary skills to underpin the later levels of the degree.
Programme Specification and Module Descriptors for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are available to download (PDFs). These provide you with core information concerning your chosen subject.听
鈥Without my degree from 亚洲影院, the experiences I gained working with the University and the NHS after I graduated, and the connections听I鈥檝e made through these activities, my career wouldn鈥檛 have developed in the way it has.鈥
Sharon McGregor,听BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate and owner of McGregor Achievement Coaching
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides the basis for Graduate Registration (Graduate Basis of听Chartership听(GBC).听
BPS accreditation enables听you to pursue a career in psychology once you have specialised through further postgraduate study.
Psychology graduates also use their skills and knowledge to enter a wide variety of alternative careers. As well as specific knowledge in psychology you will also gain a range of skills that employers value such as:
As alternatives to psychology careers, many psychology graduates enter industry or commerce sectors in roles such as:
Check the British Psychological Society website for further information on psychology and careers options.
A wide range of postgraduate courses/study options exist including:
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£15,500 per year of study
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£16,275 per year of study
Ready to apply? All UK & EU Undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
All UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at 亚洲影院. You can find out more about applying for this undergraduate course on .
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to 亚洲影院 via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at 亚洲影院 please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to 亚洲影院 as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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