Skip navigation
Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University - UCAS

Course options

Course summary

Gain a thorough understanding of the theory and application of psychology on this course, accredited by the British Psychological Society We are in the top 10 UK modern university for Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2025). Psychology is a fascinating science that gives you an insight into individuals and their unique behaviour. It involves learning about memory, language, creativity, personality, social interaction and brain processes. This course gives you a thorough understanding of both the theory and application of psychology, and prepares you for a professional career in psychology or any number of career opportunities. In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement. The applied focus of the course provides you with the opportunity to specialise in the areas which interest you most. We have a 100% satisfaction rate for our Psychology courses (National Student Survey, 2024). Please visit our website for full course and module details.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C800
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Sighthill
Campus code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

*Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation. Year 1 Entry Requirements HNC Social Sciences with a B in Graded Unit and National 5 Maths at grade C (Applications of Maths also accepted). Year 2 Entry Requirements HND Social Science - BB in all SCQF Level 8 Graded Units. National 5 Maths at grade C (Applications of Maths also accepted). GCE A Levels - BBB to include Psychology Year 3 Entry Requirements Limited spaces available, considered on an individual basis. Year 4 Entry Requirements Limited spaces available, considered on an individual basis.

Minimum Qualification Requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £17520 Year 1
International £17520 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University - UCAS