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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801

Psychology

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£18,220Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychological Research Methods
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Individual Differences and Personality
Applied Psychology and Intervention
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:C801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4, preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5. Grade 4 in SL Maths.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,220

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,880

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£21,000£26,000
5 years£20,500£26,000£30,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University offers Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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