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

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

Our BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and focuses on problems in the real world, considering how psychology can help us to address them.

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

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements 

  • Highers AABB (over two sittings)
  • A-Levels BBC - ABB
  • Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
  • BTEC DDM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)
  • HNC B in graded unit Social Sciences (Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required modules)
  • HND BB

  Minimum entry requirements *

  • Highers BBBC
  • A-Levels BBC - ABB

  * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish 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 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 preferably including Higher Psychology A)
• A-Levels ABB - Psychology at A is preferred
• Int. Baccalaureate 34 points
• HNC A in Social Sciences graded unit (Social Sciences, Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required)
• HND AB / BA in Social Sciences graded units (Social Sciences, Psychology, Research Methods/Statistics required)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Psychology

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

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.