Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
Psychology with Sociology
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Sighthill
Course summary
We are a top 5 UK modern university for Sociology in the Complete University Guide 2025.
Our course allows you to combine the study of psychology with sociology. Examine, investigate and understand human life and experiences while developing a detailed understanding of the social world, the complexities of human relationships and social forces.
The course is made up of around 75% psychology and 25% sociology.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement..
We have a 87% student satisfaction rate for our Sociology courses and 100% for our Psychology courses (National Student Survey, 2024).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CL84
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level CCC
Including English or a Literary subject*.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Access to HE Diploma D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction to include English or a Literary subject* at Level 3. Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.
Scottish Higher BBBC
Including English or Literary subject*
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths accepted). We also accept the University of Aberdeen Access Course in Maths - SCQF Level 5 https://on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/access-maths-5/
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 27 points
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5.
Grade 4 in SL Maths (or Grade 5 in Maths Studies).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H3, H3, H3
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include English or a Literary subject*
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.
T Level M
T Level must be completed in a Literary subject or A Level Literary subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
GCSE Maths at C/4 also required.
*Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation.
Year 1 Entry Requirements
HNC Social Sciences with B in the graded unit and National 5 Grade C in Mathematics (Applications of Maths also accepted).
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC Social Sciences with A in the graded unit and National 5 Grade C in Mathematics (Applications of Maths also accepted).
GCE A Levels - BBB to include Psychology and Sociology.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
Including English or Literary subject*
National 5 grade C in Maths (Application of Maths also accepted).
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Additional fee information
England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1
Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
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