BA Psychology Economics

The BA Hons Psychology and Economics at the University of Strathclyde is an undergraduate degree that blends the science of mind and behaviour with the study of how economies work. It helps students develop both people skills and data skills. Students will learn psychology topics such as perception, learning, social behaviour, and mental health. Economics topics will cover markets, supply and demand, public policy, and how economies grow and change. Students use both statistics and data analysis to study human behaviour and economic trends.

From the first year, students get both psychology and economics work. There are lectures, small group classes, and labs in psychology and economic modelling. In later years, students choose more advanced modules in both subjects. Modules include experimental psychology, economic theory, behavioural economics, mental health, statistical methods, and policy evaluation. Students also do a final year project or dissertation where they study something that links psychology and economics. The project helps students show research, writing, and thinking skills. Students are taught through lectures, seminars, group work and lab experiments. Assessment happens through essays, exams, statistics tests, presentations, and the final project.

The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 under the name Andersonian Institute. It became the University of Strathclyde by Royal Charter in 1964. The main campus is the John Anderson Campus in Glasgow city centre. There was also a Jordanhill Campus, which housed education faculties until it closed and was merged into the main campus. Faculties include Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Strathclyde Business School. Psychology and Economics sit under Humanities and Social Sciences. What makes Strathclyde stand out is its strong link with business, government and research, giving students access to labs, public policy work, community projects, and placements.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants must have high school qualifications equivalent to Scottish Highers or A-Level (ABB - BBB), usually with good grades in maths or statistics, plus either psychology, economics, or a related subject.

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 BA Hons Psychology and Economics 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 funding options for students studying the BA Hons Psychology and Economics from the University of Strathclyde. One option is the Strathclyde Excellence Scholarship, which gives £1,000 each year for students who enter with high grades such as AAB or its equivalent in A-Levels. This helps cover study costs and possibly some equipment.

International students also have a range of scholarships to explore through the university’s scholarship search, including awards for strong academic performance. All these funding sources require checking eligibility and applying by deadlines.

Graduates of the BA Hons Psychology and Economics from the University of Strathclyde can pursue roles such as:

• Clinical Psychologist Assistant
• Policy Analyst
• Market Researcher
• Human Resources Officer
• Economic Consultant

Applications for the University of Strathclyde BA Hons Psychology and Economics course are made online through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.