MA Psychology
About this course
MA (Honours) in Psychology, a psychology and history of art degree examining the theoretical foundations and empirical basis of contemporary psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods. This four-year degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for graduate registration, provided requisite modules are completed with appropriate grades. The first year covers theoretical foundations and modern developments through Fundamentals of Psychology 1 and Fundamentals of Psychology 2. The second year prepares students for honours study through Advanced Principles of Psychology 1 and Advanced Principles of Psychology 2, covering brain-behaviour relations, social psychology, clinical psychology, cognition, perception, and comparative psychology. Subsequent years offer a range of optional modules including Aggressive Behaviour, Assessment in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Data Science for Psychology & Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MA Psychology (C802) at the University of St Andrews for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Aggressive Behaviour
- Assessment in Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology and the Emotional Disorders
- Collective Behaviour
- Data Science for Psychology & Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology
- Psychology of Music
- Psychology of Visual Art
- The Psychology of Social Change
- The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia
- Vision in a Complex World
- Fundamentals of Psychology 1
- Fundamentals of Psychology 2
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 1
- Advanced Principles of Psychology 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Psychology at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Psychology at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Psychology at University of St Andrews?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Psychology at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is MA Psychology at University of St Andrews accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Psychology at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Psychology at University of St Andrews?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.