MA Politics and Psychology
About this course
MA (Hons) in Psychology and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Psychological Assessment, and Human Behaviour. Later-year options include modules on Russian politics, comparative constitutional law, the United Nations, and political theories of justice. A supervised research project and an internship module are available.
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Entry requirements
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 74%: 17 offers from 23 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Politics and Public Policy
- Global Challenges
- Introductory Psychology:1
- Introductory Psychology:2
- The Science of You: Skills for Life, Work, and Wellbeing
- International Relations
- Comparative Politics
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Research Methods in Human Geography and Politics
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- The Politics of the United Nations
- Nations and Nationalism
- Political Theories of Justice
- British Politics
- Russian Politics
- Directed Reading on Research Design
- European Union Politics
- Cognition
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3a
- Individual Differences and Psychopathology
- Psychology of Language
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3b
- Cities: People, Places and Conflict (Advanced)
- Comparative Constitutional Law (Advanced)
- Politics and International Relations Dissertation
- Politics of the Middle East
- Scottish Politics and Policy
- European Union Politics (Advanced)
- Greening Politics
- British Politics (Advanced)
- Russian Politics (Advanced)
- Human Rights Advocacy Internship
- Nations and Nationalism (advanced)
- The Politics of the United Nations (Advanced)
- Infant Development
- Psychology Dissertation
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Second Language Processing
- Foundations of Adult Mental Health
- The Development of Self-Awareness
- Society, Mind and Health
- Comparative Communication and Cognition
- Metacognition
- Self-regulation, Health and Wellbeing
- Current Issues in Social and Political Psychology
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
- Infant Mental Health in Context
- Contemporary Approaches to Addiction Recovery (CAtAR)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee?
The average entrant had 180 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee?
74% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 17 offers from 23 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Politics and Psychology at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.