BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Psychology is a fascinating science that gives you an insight into individuals and their unique behaviour. It involves learning about memory, language, creativity, personality, social interaction and brain processes. This course gives you a thorough understanding of both the theory and application of psychology, and prepares you for a professional career in psychology or any number of career opportunities.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement. The applied focus of the course provides you with the opportunity to specialise in the areas which interest you most.
We are ranked #1 in Edinburgh and #1 in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in Psychology (NSS 2025).
Key highlights
- Covers memory, language, creativity, personality, social interaction and brain processes
- Balances psychological theory with its real-world application
- Optional second-year Volunteering and Employability module with work placement element
- Applied focus lets you specialise in areas that interest you most
- Ranked first in Scotland for Psychology student satisfaction (NSS 2025)
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Mental health support worker
- Human resources officer
- Market research analyst
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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