About Bsc (hons) Psychology in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

This Psychology degree will introduce you to the main disciplines of social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology – plus individual differences and research methods. The course examines how this information can apply in the real world, in terms of general employment and careers in psychology. You’ll also have the opportunity to take optional courses from other subjects like biological sciences, management, or languages.

Teaching is mainly through lectures. But, this Psychology degree also includes lots of tutorials, which means that you can really get to know our staff. Assessment is a mixture of coursework and exams.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Psychology students are doing six months after graduating:

• 75% are working
• 15% are studying
• 5% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 40% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Caring personal services
• Business and public service associate professionals
• Teaching and educational professionals

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 80
• PTE: 50-57

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.