Psychology
Postgraduate Psychology at Heriot-Watt University is underpinned by strong links with the professional world and the cutting-edge, collaborative research, carried out by our respected academics with external bodies from the public and private sectors.
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Psychology for the Professional World
Our Psychology courses are informed by the research and professional experience of the academics from the Work, Society and Environment research group within the Centre of Applied Behavioural Sciences.
Our approach has a distinctive practical emphasis, preparing students to apply knowledge of psychological theory and evidence to solving real-world problems and to improving business performance.
We equip our graduates with theoretical knowledge of psychology and related practical skills to enhance effectiveness at individual, team and organisational levels, and within a variety of sectors and roles.
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Psychology facilities
Our Edinburgh-based researchers benefit from refurbished research facilities, comprising three expertise-specific research spaces
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Student Wellbeing Services aim to provide a range of support, guidance, activities and advice to help students to be their best, and get the most from their university experience. From counselling to coaching we'll sure you are fully supported.
Psychology Student Society
The Psychology society is a student run community who host a mix of academic and social events for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychology students.
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