Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Psychology in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,456
(c. USD26,055.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BSc Psychology program at Heriot-Watt University holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society, essential for those pursuing professional psychology careers. In today's intricate world, we need experts capable of comprehending human development and experiences. Through scientific approaches, psychology explores motivations, perceptions, and behaviors, offering valuable societal contributions across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, economics, and criminal justice.Heriot-Watt's four-year BSc (Hons) Psychology degree delivers comprehensive training in this evolving discipline. The curriculum establishes core psychological foundations while cultivating research methodology and analytical capabilities.With its practical orientation, our Psychology program examines real-world challenges through the lens of human behavior. As a career-driven institution, we emphasize applicable skills for professional environments. The British Psychological Society (BPS) accredits this program, fulfilling undergraduate requirements for aspiring psychologists.Renowned for psychological studies, Heriot-Watt features dedicated research faculty who impart advanced competencies in investigation, data collection, analysis, and leadership. The program's industry alignment prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities in psychology and related fields.Potential career options include:Clinical psychologyCounselling servicesEducational psychologyForensic psychologyOccupational health psychologyBusiness and public sector rolesHousing and welfare professions
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Highers AABB (over two sittings)
A-Levels BBC - ABB
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
BTEC DDM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
HNC B in graded unit Social Sciences (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules)
HND BB
As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means - You are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). You have successfully completed a degree from a UK University within the last two academic years where all study has taken place in the UK or at an overseas campus in a non-majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI, then we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Our decision will be made on a variety of factors including length of study, level of study, subject relevance, nature of degree and time since completion (no longer than two academic years). You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
A-Levels BBC - ABB
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
BTEC DDM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
HNC B in graded unit Social Sciences (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules)
HND BB
As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means - You are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). You have successfully completed a degree from a UK University within the last two academic years where all study has taken place in the UK or at an overseas campus in a non-majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI, then we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Our decision will be made on a variety of factors including length of study, level of study, subject relevance, nature of degree and time since completion (no longer than two academic years). You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
19,456