MA Language & Linguistics and Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
About this course
MA undergraduate degree in Psychology and Linguistics, exploring the science of mental processes alongside human language and speech. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, and Communication & Writing. The fourth year includes an empirical research thesis project.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Social Sciences
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Language Structure and use
- English Past and Present
- Living Language
- Language in Society
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Elements of English
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Psychological Assessment
- Methodology A
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Advances in Biological Psychology
- Memory and Language Processes
- Perceptual Processes
- Psychology Joint Honours Thesis