Psychology
About this course
BSc/MA/MA(SocSci) in Psychology, a biomedical science and psychology degree focused on the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Psychological Assessment. The curriculum culminates in a compulsory fourth-year dissertation alongside a choice of optional advanced modules. The first two years introduce foundational concepts through Psychology 1A, Psychology 1B, Psychology 2A, and Psychology 2B. Year 3 covers compulsory core areas such as Cognitive Psychology 3, Human Development 3, Individual Differences 3, Physiological Psychology 3, Professional Skills 3, Social Psychology 3, Statistical Models 3, Current Issues in Psychology 3, Psychometrics 3, Qualitative Project 3, and Quantitative Project 3. The final honours year features the Dissertation 4H and allows students to choose from various optional modules including Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 4H, Applied Data Visualisation 4H, Applied Psychology in Sport 4H, Autism and Neurodivergence 4H, Memory: From Synapses to Systems 4H, Neuropsychological Approaches to Consciousness and Volition 4H, Psychology and Biology of Mental Health Conditions 4H, Psychological Assessment 4H, Psychometric and simulation methods in R 4H, Service Learning: Supporting Schools with Effective Learning Strategies 4H, and Topics in Health and Social Neuroscience 4H.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or ABB (Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at grade B (or grade 5–6). Applicants to Psychology (BSc) : Two A-level Science subjects. Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA SocSci) : A-level English or A-Level Humanities subject.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: SL4 Mathematics. Applicants to Psychology (BSc) : Two HL Science subjects. Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA (SocSci) : English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B Applicants to Psychology (BSc) : Two Higher Science subjects at AA Applicants to Psychology (MA) : Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA Applicants to Psychology (MA SocSci) : Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. At AA. Higher Mathematics recommended. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B. Applicants to Psychology (BSc) : Two Higher Science subjects. Applicants to Psychology (MA) : Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Applicants to Psychology (MA SocSci) : Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 82 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 19%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 58%
- Northern Ireland: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Psychology 1A
- Psychology 1B
- Psychology 2A
- Psychology 2B
- Cognitive Psychology 3
- Human Development 3
- Individual Differences 3
- Physiological Psychology 3
- Professional Skills 3
- Social Psychology 3
- Statistical Models 3
- Current Issues in Psychology 3
- Psychometrics 3
- Qualitative Project 3
- Quantitative Project 3
- Dissertation 4H
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 4H
- Applied Data Visualisation 4H
- Applied Psychology in Sport 4H
- Autism and Neurodivergence 4H
- Memory: From Synapses to Systems 4H
- Neuropsychological Approaches to Consciousness and Volition 4H
- Psychology and Biology of Mental Health Conditions 4H
- Psychological Assessment 4H
- Psychometric and simulation methods in R 4H
- Service Learning: Supporting Schools with Effective Learning Strategies 4H
- Topics in Health and Social Neuroscience 4H
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Psychology at University of Glasgow do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology at University of Glasgow?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Is Psychology at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does Psychology at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Psychology at University of Glasgow?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.