MA Business Management and Psychology
About this course
MA in Psychology and Business and Management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Human Behaviour.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Managing Organisations
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Marketing
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Operations Management
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Psychological Assessment
- Methodology A
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- New Venture Development
- Understanding the Consumer
- Research Methods for Business
- Advances in Biological Psychology
- Perceptual Processes
- Psychology Joint Honours Thesis
- Business Strategy
- Memory and Language Processes
- Understanding and Managing Behaviour in Organisations
- Understanding and Managing Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business Management and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.