Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

UK,Scotland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,456/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 31,000 +

Int. Students: 6,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology

Program Overview

Our complex world needs professionals who can understand human development and experiences. Psychology uses scientific methods to gain insights into a person's motivations, perceptions, and behaviour. It can make a significant contribution to society across many different areas of life, from education and health to the economy and crime.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year undergraduate degree that will equip you with a broad-based understanding of this dynamic field. The programme is structured to provide foundational knowledge in core areas of psychology, as well as opportunities to develop skills in research methods and analysis.

Our Psychology degree focuses on problems in the real world, considering how an understanding of people and their behaviours can help us to address them. As a career-focused university, our BSc in Psychology is designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply in professional roles. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the necessary undergraduate training if you are considering becoming a professional psychologist.

Heriot-Watt is highly regarded for its psychology degrees, and you will be taught by a passionate community of research-active academics, gaining advanced skills in research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.

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 apply to a range of careers, including those in the field of psychology.

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