Psychology BSc (Hons)

Home Undergraduate Psychology Psychology BSc (Hons)Psychology BSc (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeC800QualificationBSc (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe programme covers the main areas of the discipline, namely social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods. Other courses emphasise the application of this information to various employment-related contexts and address careers in psychology. Students also take optional courses from subjects such as biological sciences, management, or languages. Teaching is mainly via lectures, but large numbers of tutorials mean that staff and students know one another well. Assessment features a mixture of coursework and examination.AccreditationAccredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Semester 1 Introduction to Psychology 1 Research Methods & Analysis 1 Information & Communication Skills Option Semester 2 Introduction to Psychology 2 Research Methods & Analysis 2 Option Option Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28% Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 42% Practical: 23% Coursework: 35% Year 2 Courses cover social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, intelligence, and research methods. Students also select optional courses (one per semester). Semester 1 Cognitive Psychology 1 Research Methods & Analysis 3 Human Development & Intelligence Option Semester 2 Cognitive Psychology 2 Research Methods & Analysis 4 Social Pyschology Option Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 26% Independent study:74% Assessment Written: 59% Practical: 6% Coursework: 35%...