BA Applied Psychology
Course overview
This Applied Psychology degree is a science-based course that focuses on how the brain and human behaviour work, teaching students about how people relate to the world around them. In the first two years, students study the general BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences course, which gives students a good start in subjects like psychology, sociology, and research skills. In the third and fourth years, students move to focus only on psychology. Students will study real-life problems and finish a main research project (dissertation) on a topic of their choice.
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means graduates who meet all requirements will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). This accreditation is key if they plan to move on to postgraduate study to become a Chartered Psychologist. Learning takes place through lectures, seminars, and practical work, and students will have high contact time with friendly, research-active staff.
Entry requirements
Candidates for admission are required to apply using the UCAS system for first-year entry. Once they apply, students are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Entry into Year 1, standard applicants need SQA Higher: BBBC, GCE A Level: BCC, or IB Diploma: 27, with all needing to include a written subject requiring the use of English.
- Alternatively, the university welcomes applications from those with equivalent qualifications, such as Foundation Apprenticeships or other qualifications, and applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English Language Requirement:
- Applicants whose main language is not English need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with no component lower than 5.5) or submit an equivalent secure English language test score.
- This requirement ensures that all students have the necessary communication skills to understand the course material and successfully participate in all learning activities.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Career opportunities
A degree in Psychology opens doors to many careers, and Major career opportunities include:
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Human Resources Advisor
- Educational Psychologist (Assistant)
- Counsellor
- Coaching Psychologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the full-time BA Applied Psychology course for international Students is £16,980
Admission
Admission for this course, BA Applied Psychology, requires an application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) system. For help with the process, speak to one of our trained counsellors AHZ's trained counsellors.
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