2Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Are you fascinated by the human mind and what leads people to behave the way that they do? Do you feel inspired to help people by using your knowledge and abilities to make a positive impact on their life? Explore the human psyche and how it changes and develops throughout our lives, on this engaging and inquiring BPS-accredited programme. Let our passionate and enthusiastic team guide you in your professional knowledge and personal growth, as you develop critical analysis, evaluation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with subjects such as adolescence, personality, cognition, health, intelligence, neurodiversity, and more. Engage in fascinating explorations of topics with fellow students and staff at annual residential weeks and in regular online discussion groups, and enjoy stimulating seminars by leading research and applied psychologists. Continue in your studies to pursue a career as a psychologist, or utilise your skills in any number of sectors, from industry, commerce, sports, and health, to marketing, research, and human resource management. Study this engaging and meaningful course, and make a significant, life-changing contribution to society, today and in the future. Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
You must be resident in Scotland during term-time. Course is not open to international students who require a Student Route visa to study in Scotland.
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/bsc-hons-psychology/#tab-summary
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not currently available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You must attend an interview at your enrolling campus.
Other
You must be resident in Scotland during term-time to study this course. You must attend a one- or two-day induction in year 1 at the Inverness campus, plus a one-week residential held in Inverness each year. This is compulsory for eligibility for BPS registration on graduation.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 58 average with 51 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found at the following:
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15360* | Year 1 |
| International | £15360* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Executive Office
Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5SQ