BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a four-year course studying the mind and human behaviour. Research methods training progresses through dedicated modules across the course, and an honours project is completed in the final year. An optional Volunteering and Employability module in the second year can include a work placement element.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. National 5 grade C in Maths or Applications of Maths. We accept the following Maths Access course offered by the University of Aberdeen in place of the National 5 Maths requirement: https://on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/access-maths-5. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. National 5 grade C in Maths or Applications of Maths. We accept the following Maths Access course offered by the University of Aberdeen in place of the National 5 Maths requirement: https://on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/access-maths-5. A level: BCC Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level preferably including English or a Literary subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher Level, English must be achieved at grade O3 or above. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. If not in a related subject, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5. SL 4 Mathematics or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation T Level: Grade M T Level preferably completed in a Literary subject. If not, GCSE English must be achieved at grade B/5 or above. GCSE Maths at C/4.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Researching Psychology 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Contemporary Challenges to Psychology
- Psychological Perspectives on Communication and Learning
- Researching Psychology 2
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Foundations of Behaviour
- Differential and Social Psychology
- Psychology of Child Development
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Volunteering and Employability
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychology of Lifespan Development
- Social Psychology
- Brain and Cognition
- Individual Differences
- Performance Psychology
- Work Psychology
- Health and Clinical Psychology
- Honours project
- Forensic Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
- Social Psychology of Immigration
- Current Topics in Psychology
- Psychology of Creativity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.