BA Psychology

The BSc Hons Psychology at the University of Strathclyde is an accredited BSc degree that teaches students how the human mind works and how behaviour is shaped. Students will study areas like cognition, emotion, development, social influence, and mental health. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which helps graduates progress to professional roles. Students also learn how to carry out research, analyse data, and apply psychological theory in real settings. The degree gives a strong base for many careers or further study.

In the early years, students cover foundational topics such as introduction to psychology, research methods, brain and behaviour, and developmental psychology. In middle years, they go deeper into specialist areas like abnormal psychology, biological psychology, social processes, and learning. In later years, students choose optional topics and complete a final honours project (a dissertation) on a topic that interests them. The project shows their ability to plan, research, and write about psychological issues. Learning takes place through lectures, seminars, labs, workshops, and supervised practical work. Assessment includes essays, reports, presentations, exams, and assessment of laboratory or practical tasks.

Strathclyde’s main campus is in the heart of Glasgow, close to city life and transport links. The university is organised into faculties, including Engineering, Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department of Psychological Sciences and Health is part of the humanities faculty. Strathclyde stands out for its strong links to industry, public services, and research partnerships that let students work on real-world issues. Student life is active, as there is a student union, many societies, sports, concerts, volunteering projects, and support services for welfare and study.

Grade Requirements:

• Students must have high school qualifications, such as Scottish Highers, A-Levels, or equivalent, with good grades in at least one subject like biology, maths, or social science.

English Proficiency:

• For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component lower than 5.5.

The annual tuition fee to study BSc Hons Psychology at the University of Strathclyde is £21,550 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of a maximum of 10% each year.

Strathclyde offers several scholarships and funding programmes for students of BSc Hons Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. There are donor-funded scholarships that help remove financial barriers for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Undergraduate scholarships include international scholarships, which may reduce tuition fees by up to 10% each year of study.

The Faculty of Science also offers undergraduate international scholarships worth between £5,000 and £7,000 per year for top-performing students. Some scholarships are awarded automatically based on academic performance, while others require an application. Students should check the Strathclyde scholarships website and meet deadlines.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Psychology from the University of Strathclyde can go into many job roles, such as:

• Clinical Psychologist Assistant
• Counsellor
• Rehabilitation Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Behavioural Scientist

To apply for the University of Strathclyde BA Hons Psychology course, students can use UCAS or the university’s direct application. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.