BA Psychology With Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology. Core topics include Research Methods and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership. Students complete an Honours Project in Psychology and may undertake a Volunteering and Employability module in their second year.
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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 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 95%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Contemporary Challenges to Psychology
- Psychological Perspectives on Communication and Learning
- Sociology
- Understanding Social Change
- Research Methods
- Research Methods
- Psychology of Child Development
- Biological Foundations of Behaviour
- Differential and Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Sociological Theory
- Social Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Brain & Cognition
- Research Methods
- Environment, Politics and Society
- Sexuality and Gender
- Race and Decolonial Social Theory
- Sociology of Work and Organisation
- Social and Cultural Landscapes
- Honours Project in Psychology
- Psychology of Lifespan Development
- Organisational Psychology
- Current Topics in Psychology
- Social Psychology of Immigration
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Creativity
- Surveillance & Society
- Science, Technology & Society
- Social Identities, or
- Sociology of Media & Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology With Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology With Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology With Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychology With Sociology 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 Psychology With Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Psychology With Sociology at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.