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PostgraduateMSc

Psychological Studies

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£26,250Per Year (Intl)
£11,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the MSc Psychological Studies at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc Psychological Studies programme is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology, as a first step to pursuing a career in this area. Psychologists study the full range of influences that affect behaviour, from the biological to the social. They also study how we perceive our environment; how we think, learn and remember; how we communicate and interact with others; how we differ from one another in personality and abilities; and how these change and develop throughout our lifetimes. International tuition fees are £26,250 per year, home/UK fees are £11,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychological Science
Research Methods and Statistics
Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology and Learning
Social Psychology and Human Behaviour
Developmental Psychology across the Lifespan
Individual Differences and Personality
Psychological Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,250

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,250

Home Student Fee

£11,100

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
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  • For postgraduate study
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Merit

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Psychological Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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