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Sociology and Psychology MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: LC38

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Sociology and Psychology 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.

This joint degree allows you to explore the different social norms, interactions, conflicts and networks that constitute everyday life.

The two disciplines are bound together, and the joint degree enables you to understand and address fundamental questions about social life.

How will I learn?

We use a combination of:

  • tutorials and lectures
  • online resources
  • class discussions
  • presentations

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed primarily through coursework including essays and short assignments of various kinds and take-home papers. In Year 4, you will complete an individual research project.

Career opportunities

Graduates go on to a wide variety of careers in areas such as:

  • the private sector
  • voluntary sector
  • local or central government
  • the media or journalism
  • social or market research

Many graduates go on to postgraduate study and an academic career or teaching.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 34,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    16th out of 118 1

    7th out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    198 93%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    41st

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.76 69%

    114th

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    188 91%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    38th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.79 70%

    95th

    1

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