BA Joint Hons Psychology Spanish
Course overview
The BA Joint Hons Psychology and Spanish at the University of Strathclyde combines the scientific study of human behaviour with mastery of the Spanish language and culture. It offers students diverse career options in research, language services, psychology, and international roles.
The course integrates scientific and social approaches to psychology with linguistic and literary studies of the Spanish language. Students develop skills in research, language, communication, and international perspectives. The psychology component is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), allowing progression into professional psychology training.
In early years, students take core modules in cognition, research methods, development, and Spanish language, literature, and culture. Advanced modules and study abroad opportunities in Spanish-speaking countries are typically offered in Year 3. This four-year full-time programme involves lectures, seminars, language workshops, and translation practice, with assessments such as essays, language exams, research reports, and presentations.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- Typical entry requires standard A-levels or equivalent with good grades, including a science or social science subject. Specific subjects may be required depending on demand.
English Proficiency
- For international students, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 is required.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Joint Hons Psychology and Spanish from the University of Strathclyde can work as:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Translator
- Research Assistant
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students studying BA Joint Hons Psychology and Spanish at the University of Strathclyde is £21,550 for full-time study. Tuition fees may increase by up to 10% per year.
Admission
To apply for the BA Joint Hons Psychology and Spanish course, students can use UCAS or apply directly through the University of Strathclyde. If you need guidance, you can contact one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ for application support.
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