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Psychology and Sociology - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: CL81

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Psychology and Sociology offers a thorough training in the major areas of both subjects. Those wishing to understand identity, violence, crime or intimacy tend to draw on both disciplines.


Psychology

In psychology, you will study: how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us the way biological and social factors influence how we behave how interests and abilities differ from person to person how we communicate verbally and non-verbally how and why our mental abilities change across our livesPsychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.Our programme focuses on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching.


Sociology

Sociology examines how individual choices are affected by wider social forces and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context. You will study: the relationship between individuals and groups issues of belonging and identity the social causes of cooperation and conflict the way societies and social institutions are formed and how they change over time You will also learn to compare different national contexts, and understand contemporary social issues from a global perspective.


Programme benefits

Our commitment to teaching and student support is seen in the wins and nominations we have achieved over the years at the Edinburgh University Students' Association Teaching Awards. Our single honours psychology degree and most of our joint degrees at Edinburgh are accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing you to go on to further professional training. One of the great strengths of studying sociology with us is the breadth and diversity of topics covered. We offer opportunities to study abroad in Year 3. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories for: cognitive neuroscience and developmental science, human movement, individual differences and general experimental psychologyOur Psychology programme focuses on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, including programming in R, to support our research-led teaching.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 38,900per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

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A level : AAA - A*A*A

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    19th out of 118 2

    26th out of 103 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    185 90%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    116th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    181 91%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    48th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    97th

    3

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