BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, studying the scientific foundations of human development and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It is a four-year undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points Highers: AABB (over two sittings) BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Sciences preferred) HNC: B in graded unit (Social Sciences is preferred) HND: BB (BBB where HND includes 3 graded units) (Social Sciences is preferred)
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 76%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Academic Skills in Psychology
- The Economy
- Introductory Biology 1
- Management in a Global Context
- British Sign Language Beginners Elective 1
- French Post-Beginners Elective 1
- Spanish Beginners Elective 1
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Becoming a Professional
- Introductory Biology 2
- Sustainable Business
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- British Sign Language Beginners Elective 2
- French Post-Beginners Elective 2
- Spanish Beginners Elective 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at Heriot-Watt University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.