BSc Psychology
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course spans four years and includes interdisciplinary modules drawing on sociology and education. A year-long research project in the final year involves designing studies, completing ethical applications, collecting and analysing data, and producing a written dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBCC, Minimum - BCCCC A Level: BBB Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 30 points International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5 Required subjects: English at Nat 5/GCSE at grade C/4 or above. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and/or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Direct Entry: Year Two HNC in Social Sciences with A in the graded unit or HND Social Sciences with CB in the graded units may be considered For details of related HNC and HND courses, visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page . Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme may be required if you chose to engage in work experience/community engagement opportunities.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 92%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Foundations of Psychology
- Humans in the World
- Developing your Academic Voice
- Being Human: A Multi-disciplinary Exploration
- Psychology in Practice
- Methods of Social Enquiry
- Exploring Research
- Responding to the World
- Professional Challenge
- Individual Differences, Well-Being, and Ethical Practice
- Developmental and Social Psychology
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology and Social Justice
- Psychobiology in Context
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Qualitative Research in Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Psychology for Contemporary Issues
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Research Project
- Cognitive Science of Belief
- Critical Engagement with the History of Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology in the Modern World
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Social Inclusion and Exclusion in Children’s Peer Relationships
- Applied Reflective Professional Practice
- The Human Factor
- Psychology of Pain
- Environmental Psychology in the Anthropocene
- Disability in Society
- Queer Feminist Sociology in Action
- Social Policy in Comparative Perspective
- Sociology and Environmental Justice
- Sociology of Scotland
- Sociology Now
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
82% 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.