Key information
- UCAS code
- C8N2
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September
This programme focuses on problems in the real world, considering how psychology can help us to address them. As a career-focused university, our BSc Psychology with Management degree materials are designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply in professional roles. As well, this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the necessary accreditation if you are looking to become a professional psychologist.
Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for teaching and research in both psychology and management, and both disciplines promote a high level of interdisciplinary research.
The psychology component of the degree covers the discipline’s main areas including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts.
The management component of the courses introduces and allows specialism within marketing, human resource management, finance, and management.
At all stages of the programme, there will be opportunities to take optional courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet your interests. The precise choice of courses at each stage will change over time, adapting to your interests and the research specialisms of academic staff.
You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in the fields of psychology or business management.
Your student experience
Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work in the Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences covers three key areas:
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Cognition, brain, and behaviour
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Lifespan health and wellbeing
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Work, society, and environment
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia
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Course content
September intake - Edinburgh
Year 1
Courses introduce fundamental aspects of Psychology and develop the specific research and academic skills required for psychological research. Management in a Global Context and two optional courses introduce the areas of management and finance which are of interest to you.
Mandatory September
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Academic Skills in Psychology
Mandatory January
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Becoming a Professional
Optional January
- Sustainable Business
- Technology for Business
Year 2
Psychology courses cover social, cognitive, and developmental psychology, as well as individual differences and research methods. You will select two management courses which introduce the fundamentals of specialist business subjects such as marketing and human resource management.
Mandatory September
- Philosophy and History of Psychology
- Human Resource Management
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods and Analysis 3
Mandatory January
- Cognitive Psychology
- Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
- Research Methods and Analysis 4
- Social Psychology
Year 3
Psychology courses cover social, cognitive, developmental, and biological psychology, as well as individual differences and research methods. You will also study two management courses with options covering Project Management, Employment Law, Marketing, Enterprise and other specialist areas.
Mandatory September
- Cognition across the Lifespan
- Leading in Organisations
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Research Methods and Analysis 5
Mandatory January
- Biological Psychology
- Strategic Management
- Research Methods and Analysis 6
- Social Cognition and Personality
Year 4
You will work closely with a staff member to devise and conduct a research project in experimental psychology over both semesters. You will also study Psychology of Education and Advanced Social Psychology. You will be offered four options with the choice of approved psychology options and additional specialist management options.
Mandatory September
- Research Project 1
Optional September
- Psychology of Education
- Global Business Analysis
- International Entrepreneurship
- Neuropsychology
- Neurodiversity
Mandatory January
- Research Project 2
Optional January
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Diversity Management
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Changing Trends in Employment
- Counselling Psychology
- Sustainable Change Management
- Psychology and Mental Health
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The Heriot-Watt experience
I loved the degree itself and the opportunities Heriot-Watt have for Psychology. I was drawn to specific courses within the degree as I really wanted to study Neuropsychology and Mental Health. I also fell in love with the campus. I loved how green and beautiful the grounds were. Now I am going to pursue a MSc in Clinical Health Psychology as my career aspiration is to be a Clinical Psychologist.
Fees and funding
| Status | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scotland | Paid by SAAS |
| England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland | £9,535 |
| International | £19,456 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Scholarships and bursaries
Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales
In addition to government loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:
- Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
Standard entry requirements
- Highers AABB (over two sittings)
- A-Levels BBC - ABB
- International Baccalaureate 29 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
- HNC B in graded unit (Social Sciences is preferred)
- HND BB (BBB where HND includes 3 graded units) (Social Sciences is preferred)
Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers BBBC (over two sittings)
- A-Levels BCC
- International Baccalaureate 29 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma MMM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
- HNC B in graded unit (Social Sciences preferred)
- HND BC (C) / CB (B) (where HND includes 3 graded units)
Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:
- live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)
- or are care experienced.
We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.
Year 2
- Advanced Highers BB (plus AABB at Higher). Advanced Highers / Highers must include Psychology and relevant subject in Business is recommended.
- A-Levels ABB A-levels must include Psychology and relevant subject in Business is recommended.
- International Baccalaureate 34 points. IB must include Higher Level 5 in Psychology and relevant subject in Business is recommended.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Health and Social Sciences
- HNC A in Social Sciences graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points.
- HND BBB in Social Sciences graded units.
- Global College Successful completion of our Psychology with Accelerator Programme
Additional information
- For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.
- If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk
- For applicants studying HNC, HND or BTEC qualifications, when submitting your application please ensure you list in full all the units you are currently studying, as specific units (e.g. in Maths) may be required.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.
Please see our detailed English language requirements.
Why Heriot-Watt
We're the top university in Scotland for graduate outcomes which means that more of our graduates are employed or in postgraduate education than any other institution in the country and we ranked 5th in the UK.
We're also rated number one in the UK for CEO or MD roles, meaning more of our graduates go on to become CEOs or MDs than any other university in the whole of the UK. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education. Our Edinburgh Campus is home to Oriam, Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre combined with plenty of wellbeing resources, prioritising fitness and mental health for all students. Our Global Research Institutes look at solving real world issues such as climate change and saving our oceans as well as working on the next medical technological breakthrough and the future of AI and robots.
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