About Psychology Bsc/ma/ma(socsci) in University of Glasgow
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It is about understanding how people think, act, react and interact; and how this understanding can help us, as psychologists, help people on an individual basis but also help address wider societal issues through academic endeavours and professional practice.
The possible pathways a degree in psychology can take you on are endless, such is the value of the graduate and psychological literacy and analytical skills you acquire during the degree.
Our school brings together world-leading expertise in experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience in order to advance the understanding of human and animal behaviour.
- For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic)
- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
University of Glasgow Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| No. of Campuses |
3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
| Residence Halls |
11 |
| Work-Study |
Available (20 hrs/week) |
| Graduate Employability Rate |
~95.9% |
| Research Funding Available |
179 million GBP |
| No. of International Student |
Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
| No. of Research and Teaching Staff |
3400 |
| No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners |
420 |
University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
University of Glasgow Fees
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
| Program/Level of Education |
Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
| Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine |
21,920 |
| Dental Surgery |
45,170 |
| All other bachelor degrees |
16,970 |
| MS Data Science |
23,500 |
| Masters in International Business |
21,900 |
Cost of Living at University of Glasgow
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
| Type of Expense |
Cost (GBP/year) |
| On-Campus Accommodation |
5121-12,680 |
| Books and Stationery |
400 |
| Travel |
300 |
| Entertainment |
1440 |
