MA Psychology
About this course
MA in Psychology, studying mental processes and human behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. All degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, and the single honours programme includes a final-year empirical research thesis.
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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 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Psychology at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA 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 Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is MA 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 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 Psychology at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.