126 psychology
minimum requirements SQA Higher: GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
Essential subjects: why study at dundee?
ABBB BCC
ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL
None, but see entry requirements for other Joint Honours subjects.
advanced entry (to Level 2) SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:
ABB Essential subjects:
34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL Psychology (AH, A-L, HL).
other qualifications Please see ‘Psychology’ on page 140 for details.
degree programmes (with UCAS Codes) MA Psychology*
MA Psychology and... American Studies
Business Economics with Marketing English
European Studies Geography History
Philosophy Politics
BSc Psychology*
BSc Psychology and... Applied Computing Mathematics
BSc Computing and Cognitive Science C801
CT87 LNC0 CQ83 CR88 CL87 CV81 CV85 CL82 C800
CG84 CG81 GC48
*MA and BSc Psychology are also available with French, German or Spanish. Please visit our programme webpage for UCAS codes.
See making your application on page 32.
professional accreditation Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society.
What makes us who we are? Is it the way our brains function? Is it how we are brought up? Or is it the society we live in? As a psychology student you will learn how to use a wide variety of approaches to answer these questions and will have the opportunity to play an active part in furthering our understanding of the human mind and behaviour.
At Dundee you will be a part of a vibrant School in which teaching and research are carried out at world class standards. We are committed to a teaching environment of the highest possible standard and independent surveys show that both the quality review bodies and our students believe we are achieving it.
All of our lecturers are actively involved in internationally recognised research. We feel that this is very important for your degree. The science of psychology is constantly changing as new discoveries are made and so it is vital that you are taught the latest theories and developments in the subject.
Our School is well equipped with dedicated computer labs and a common room for our students to socialise and relax. Students are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the life of the School with apprenticeship and mentorship schemes, an active School forum, and residential trips for staff and students. We also have a very active and popular undergraduate psychology society (DUPS), run by the students, for the students.
employability
Our psychology degree gives you fantastic preparation for a wide range of careers. So whether you want to pursue a career in psychology or not, our degree offers an unrivalled set of transferable skills. Psychology graduates are valued by employers for their ability to think critically, handle data and present information. The communication skills you will learn will also be invaluable in any walk of life.
We also run a successful research apprenticeship scheme in which students are trained to be a research assistant and will conduct psychology research with a member of staff. The aim of the scheme is to provide students with valuable work and research experience. The transferrable skills you will gain from this will improve your CV and help your job prospects.
There are a wide range of careers within psychology that you can follow after your degree including:
• Clinical Psychology • Counselling Psychology • Educational Psychology • Forensic Psychology • Health Psychology • Neuropsychology • Occupational Psychology • Sport and Exercise Psychology.
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/psychology
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