BSc Mathematics and Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Mathematics and another science subject) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Mathematics, combining the study of the mind and behaviour with pure and applied mathematics. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. An optional work placement module allows students to gain practical experience through an approved summer placement or internship. The degree programme concludes with a research project in which students design and carry out their own investigation.
Modules
- Core Mathematics I
- Fundamental Algebra and Calculus
- Core Mathematics II
- Logic and Proof
- Statistics and Probability
- Introductory Psychology:1
- Introductory Psychology:2
- Personal Development Planning
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Introduction to Programming
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Personal Development Planning
- Differential Equations
- Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
- Optimisation in Finance and Industry
- Mathematics Work Placement
- Cognition
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3a
- Individual Differences and Psychopathology
- Psychology of Language
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3b
- Mathematical Statistics
- Mathematics Project
- Mathematics Project (Joint Honours)
- Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics
- Mathematical Biology
- Differential Equations and their Approximation
- Psychology Dissertation
- Second Language Processing
- Foundations of Adult Mental Health
- Society, Mind and Health
- Comparative Communication and Cognition
- Self-regulation, Health and Wellbeing
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
- Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
- Infant Mental Health in Context