Psychology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Psychology

Psychology BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 75% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £23,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.

A-Level Entry

BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

75.39%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
Scottish Higher BBBCC
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Psychology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000