MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education
About this course
MSci in Psychology and Education. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. This five-year integrated master's degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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Entry requirements
SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. 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. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. Entry from College (Articulation) Year 2 entry: Satisfactory completion of HNC Social Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in all Graded Units. Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university e.g. Psychology A (FK8D 34) & B (J030 34). For joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines.
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 78%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Global Perspectives on Education
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Mindfulness and Compassion for Wellbeing
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Psychological Assessment
- Methodology A
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception
- Biological Psychology
- Memory and Language
- Foundations and Therapeutic Process in Person - Centred Counselling (ED50NE)
- Development of Professional Practice, Reflexivity and Enquiry (ED55NF)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £37,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is A at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Counselling, Psychology and Education at University of Aberdeen?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.