MA Legal Studies and Psychology
About this course
MA in Psychology and Law, spanning four years of undergraduate study. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Legal Analysis, and Psychological Assessment. Students take courses through both the Law School and the psychology department, examining topics such as European and international law, criminal justice, and cognitive psychology.
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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.
What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 79 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
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: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 76%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Legal System
- Foundations of Private Law
- Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications
- Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory
- Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications
- Criminal Law
- Contract
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications
- Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory
- Advanced Psychology 2 - Methods and Applications
- Criminal Law
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Eu Institutions and Law
- The Law of Property
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
- Contract
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency
- Family Law
- Introduction to Legal Theory
- Succession and Trusts
- Private International Law
- Business Law
- Introduction to Comparative Law
- Tort in A Comparative Context
- Psychological Assessment
- Methodology A
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Advances in Biological Psychology
- Perceptual Processes
- Psychology Joint Honours Thesis
- Memory and Language Processes
- Law of Sales Honours
- Criminal Justice
- Gender, Law and Society
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Human Rights
- American Constitutional Law
- Company Law (Honours)
- Civil Law Honours
- Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Law and Artificial Intelligence
- Law and Economics: Selected Topics
- Delict
- Criminal Law
- Animal Welfare Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Free Speech Honours
- The Legal Architecture of Global Commerce
- Copyright and Allied Rights
- Voluntary Scotland, Scottish Charities, Clubs, Community Organisations
- International Family Law (Honours)
- Criminal Evidence (Honours)
- Corporate Governance
- Children, Young People and Crime Honours
- International Cybersecurity Law
- Regulation of Biometric Data and Profiling: Social, Ethical and Legal
- Law of the Digital Economy
- Space Law: Public International Law
- Shipping Law
- Fundamental Issues in Environmental Law
- Principles of Tax Law
- Property Law (Honours)
- Scottish Legal History (Honours)
- Human Rights Law in the UK
- Law and Medical Ethics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Legal Studies and Psychology at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Legal Studies and Psychology at University of Aberdeen do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Legal Studies and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Legal Studies and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Is MA Legal Studies 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 Legal Studies 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 Legal Studies and Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.