BSc Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (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 at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Psychology, exploring mental processes and human behaviour over four years. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. All degrees hold accreditation from the British Psychological Society, and the final year features an empirical research thesis project.
Modules
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Methodology A
- Psychological Assessment
- Perception
- Biological Psychology
- Methodology B
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Memory and Language
- Psychology Thesis