BSc Psychology with Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Business Management. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The management component offers specialisation routes in marketing, human resource management, and finance, and optional courses are available at all stages.
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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)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 42%
- Left higher education: 52%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 69%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Academic Skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Becoming a Professional
- Sustainable Business
- Technology for Business
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Management at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £46,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Management at Heriot-Watt University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Management at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Management 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 with Management 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 with Management at Heriot-Watt University?
42% of students continued into their second year, and 52% left higher education.