Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology

Today's complex world needs experts who can understand human experiences and human development. Psychology uses scientific methods to gain insights into a person's motivations, perceptions and behaviour and can make a significant contribution to society across many different areas of life, from education and health to the economy and crime.

This BSc Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and focuses on problems in the real world, considering how psychology can help to address them. Heriot-Watt is highly regarded for its psychology degrees and students will be taught by a passionate community of research active academics, gaining advanced skills in research, data gathering and analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.

Heriot-Watt's Psychology degrees develop a unique combination of interpersonal and transferable skills that are very attractive to employers. Graduates have an excellent track record in gaining employment across business, teaching, counselling, nursing, marketing, and social work. Many students go on to work in clinical psychology, counselling, educational psychology, forensic psychology, and as health and occupational psychologists.