BA (Hons) Economics & Psychology

The Economics & Psychology undergraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde combines the study of two complementary disciplines, helping students understand the human behaviors that drive economic phenomena and the economic structures that condition human behavior. The degree is taught by the Strathclyde Business School, a triple accredited business school, and the School of Psychological Sciences & Health.Course Content: Over the four years course duration, students will be studying economy related subjects such as micro and macroeconomics, quantitative techniques and financial markets in year 1 and 2. In the final two years, the focus will be on optional classes and dissertation in Economics along with Psychology modules covering cognitive processes, social psychology, physiological psychology and individual differences. Key Modules: Key modules in Economics include Economic Analysis: Theory & Applications, Financial Markets & Financial Management, the EU Economy and many more. For Psychology, key modules include Perception, Cognition, Research Methods, Human Nature, and many more.Accreditations: This joint degree benefits from meeting standards of British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation where Psychology made up half or more of an honors degree.Future Careers: Graduates of this degree can pursue a wide variety of career opportunities. Those interested in Economics might choose careers in business and finance sectors, local and national government, NGOs, and more. Graduates interested in Psychology can consider roles in social work, health and social care, marketing and PR, human resources, research roles, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.