BSc (Hons) Psychology and Economics

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Economics degree at Heriot-Watt University draws on our well-established undergraduate programmes in economics and psychology. 

This programme is comprised of core courses in both psychology and economics, ensuring that you’ll graduate with a deep understanding of the nature of both disciplines and the many impactful links between them. 

Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for teaching and research in both psychology and economics, and both disciplines promote a high level of interdisciplinary research. 

Throughout this degree, you will take courses in all core areas of psychology, with an emphasis on social and cognitive psychology, which will equip them you with the necessary tools to understand the links between individual and social behaviour. 

You will also study courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll be introduced to the principles of economic analysis, applied to individual decision making within a rational choice framework, and to the behaviour of economic systems. 

At all stages of the programme, there will be opportunities to take optional courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet your own 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 professional field of psychology or economics.