BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management

The undergraduate programme in Psychology with Management offered by Heriot-Watt University is designed to integrate the study of psychology and business management. The course provides students with an understanding of theories and concepts of psychology and core aspects of business and management. Students get the benefit of studying in a research-led environment with a focus on the practical application of psychological theories in the world of business and management.Course Content: The course curriculum is structured across four years. The first two years cover principles and theories of psychology with core business modules, where students learn the fundamental concepts of business and management. In third and fourth years, students delve deeper into specialized areas of psychology and business management, giving them a unique perspective and skillset that is beneficial in various business sectors.Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, Biological Psychology, Professional Skills, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Business Operations, Organisational Behaviour, Psychology of Work and Health, Psychological Research Methods and a dissertation in the final year.Accreditations: The Psychology element of the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, assuming the minimum standard of a second class honours is achieved.Future Careers: Alumnae of this course go on to build successful careers in various sectors such as marketing, human resources, business consulting, management, and more. This programme specifically prepares students for roles where a deep understanding of human behavior is beneficial. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.