Course Overview

Our course allows you to combine the study of psychology with sociology. Examine, investigate and understand human life and experiences while developing a detailed understanding of the social world, the complexities of human relationships, and social forces. The course comprises around 75% psychology and 25% sociology. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Temporary work placements are available on this course on a competitive basis through the 'Microplacements' scheme.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Advanced entry into Year 2 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBC including English or Literary subject* at grade B.

National 5 grade C in Maths (excluding Lifeskills and Applications of Maths).

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC, including English or Literary subject* at grade B

National 5 grade C in Maths (excluding Lifeskills and Applications of Maths).

A Level

BCC including English or Literary subject*.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include a Literary subject*

Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including English at minimum grade 5.

Four points in SL Maths (5 points in SL Maths Studies).

T Level

Grade M 

T Level must be completed in a Literary subject, or A Level Literary subject may be required.

GCSE Maths at C/4

Literary subjects accepted

* Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, or Level Government and Politics. 

Minimum year 2

HNC

Social Science with A in the graded unit.

National 5 Grade C in Mathematics (excluding Lifeskills and Applications of Maths).

A Level

BBB to include Psychology and Sociology.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic)

  6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

  TOEFL Internet-Based Test

  80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

  Pearson’s Test of Academic English

  56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

  Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

  ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component

  LanguageCert English language qualification

  B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills