Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the relationship between mind and behaviour. Our psychology degrees focus on problems in the real world and consider how psychology can help us to address them.
Why study undergraduate Psychology at Heriot-Watt?
Our Psychology degrees use scientific methods to explore themes, such as the influence of biology on behaviour; how we perceive, think and make decisions, and how we interact with each other.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology and Management qualify Honours students for registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Our Psychology degree can be combined with Economics or Marketing, allowing students to graduate with a deep understanding of both disciplines and the many impactful links between them.
Our Psychology graduates have a strong record of building careers in business, teaching, counselling and nursing.
Psychology for the professional world
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.
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.
Undergraduate Psychology programmes
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Exchange programme
If you're studying at any of our UK campuses, you can transfer to Dubai or Malaysia for a semester, a year or longer through our Go Global programme. We also offer European and international study exchange destinations.
Edinburgh Campus facilities
At Heriot-Watt University, we offer a wide range of services to help you deal with all aspects of your life with us, whether these be academic, personal, technical, financial or just plain fun!
Psychology facilities
Our Dubai students benefit from a range of facilities including observation rooms, driving simulator, body and emotion lab and EEG labs.
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.
Health and wellbeing
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.