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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: P5B9

Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Dalkeith, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the BSc (Hons) Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Dalkeith, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychology is the scientific study of the behaviours of individuals and their mental processes. Psychology attempts to unravel what roles genes, biophysical and cultural factors play in behaviour. Sociology is the scientific study of the meaning and central characteristics of society. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Foundations of Sociology
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Individual Behaviour and Mental Processes
Social Structures and Inequality
Culture and Society
Developmental Psychology and Life Course
Applied Psychology and Social Welfare
UCAS Code:P5B9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£17,500£21,000£26,000
5 years£21,000£25,500£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
£25,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
70%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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