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Psychology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Queen Margaret University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course will equip you with the transferable skills and analytical abilities that top employers are actively looking for in their graduates.Why QMU?- We offer a stimulating environment in which students can develop the intellectual and professional edge needed for working with 21st century society, and in which our staff work on outward-facing, innovative and cross-disciplinary research.- Our course is student-focused and research-informed. It offers students the opportunity to work closely with staff on current, real-world projects and collaborations.- Our class sizes are smaller compared with some universities, so you have closer and more personal support and guidance from our staff.- We came top amongst UK universities for 'overall student satisfaction in social sciences' in the National Student Survey 2021.On this course you will:- Learn the valuable skills needed to think critically and scientifically and you will engage in empirical research throughout your degree.- Learn across six core areas of psychology (cognitive, biological, historical, developmental, social and individual differences)- Gain extensive practical training in research methods. - Learn to use scientific methods and evidence to understand, measure and modify behaviour.- Crucially, learn how to think, write and critique in a scientific way, giving you the core skills you need to follow a career in the field.- Enhance your broad psychological knowledge by specialising in your choice of dissertation topic and elective modules. Why do humans think, feel and behave the way we do? As a psychology student you will find answers to some of the most fundamental and fascinating of questions. When you graduate with a 2:2 honours degree or better, you will be able to join the BPS as a graduate member, an essential step on the journey to becoming a professional psychologist.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 9,725per year

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University information

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    102nd

  • Campus address

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, United Kingdom

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QMU is a safe, friendly and compact university with an accessible and extremely welcoming campus. Attractive, modern student accommodation is located on campus.
It's a 6-minute train ride from Edinburgh city centre – home of the famous Edinburgh International Festival – with many European cities a quick flight away.
With a great reputation for the quality of learning, teaching, and research, QMU offers comprehensive student support, which includes career advice for life.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    111th out of 118 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    151 74%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    109th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    97th

    4

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