BA Psychology & Social Policy
About this course
BA in Psychology and Social Policy, combining the scientific study of human behaviour with the analysis of welfare systems and public policy. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Psychological Assessment, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree includes a supervised year four dissertation involving original research, and an optional work placement of at least 60 hours in a relevant organisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (GCSE Maths 4/C) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (GCSE Maths 4/C) IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Psychology 1a
- Psychology 1b
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- Cognition & Neuropsychology
- Social & Health Psychology
- Introduction to Research Design & Analysis
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Individual Differences
- Cognition
- Development
- Psychobiology
- Social Psychology
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- Dissertation in Psychology
- Psychology Work Placement
- Psychology of Design
- Moral Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Health Psychology
- Belief & Anomalistic Experience
- Critical Review
- Introduction to Sleep Health
- The Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition
- Psychology & Ageing
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Evolutionary Approaches to Human Mate Preferences
- Considering Sleep Through the Behavioural Lens
- Neuropsychology of Ageing & Dementia
- Theory & Practice of Learning & Cognition
- Coaching Psychology in the Age of AI
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £43,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Does BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Psychology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.