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.
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2024) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2025. Please check back here for any updates.
You will be taught in lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories. Outside these timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through self-study. You will be assessed by essays, case studies or group projects and written exams.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
The following entry points are available for this course:
We can consider applications to level 2 with suitable qualifications. Agreed articulation routes from Scottish HNC and HND programmes can be found here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/access-to-higher-education/college-leavers-and-mature-students/
HNC Social Sciences with an A in the graded unit allows entry to year two
We can consider applications to level 3 or 4 on an individual basis. Years 3 and 4 are the years associated with getting the graduate membership to the BPS, so entry is not possible without the corresponding study and placement time on another Psychology course.
We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications
QMU English Language Requirements https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland: full-time Rest of UK fees will be charged for the first three years of study. The fourth year is free.
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