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Bachelor Programme

Psychology

Glasgow's School of Psychology and Neuroscience brings together experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. Years 1 and 2 introduce cognitive, social, developmental and physiological psychology, individual differences and research methods, with an open-science approach and training in statistical programming, alongside other subjects under the flexible degree structure. Honours (Years 3 and 4) develops statistical modelling, cognitive neuroscience and clinical health approaches, with options from health and neuroscience to neurodiversity and data visualisation, and a major final-year research project. Entry is through UCAS (course code C800 for the BSc; the MA routes are C801 and C802).

University

University of Glasgow

Country

United Kingdom

Level

Bachelor

Field

Psychology

Duration

4 years (BSc Honours)

Language

English

Campus

Glasgow, Gilmorehill campus

Degree

Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons)

Intake

September

Application Deadline

13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline for UK applicants); Glasgow's course pages list 30 June as the deadline for international applicants

Tuition Information

2027/28: £33,708 per year for international and EU students (Glasgow's Science, Engineering, Nursing and Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences fee band) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students. The 2027/28 fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland is still to be confirmed (2026/27: £9,790).

Admission Requirements

  • A levels: AAA-ABB plus GCSE Mathematics at B (5-6); BSc applicants need two A-level science subjects (MA routes need English or a Humanities subject)
  • IB Diploma: 36 points (6,6,5 at Higher Level) with SL Mathematics at 4; BSc applicants need two HL science subjects
  • English language, for applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 (one test, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall with at least Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23 and Writing 21 for tests from 21 January 2026 (earlier tests 90 overall with at least Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19 and Writing 21); or PTE Academic 59 with at least 59 in every subtest
  • Scottish Highers, adjusted (Access Glasgow) offers and international qualifications are listed on the Glasgow course page; applicants with exceptional grades may be considered for advanced (second-year) entry where the page offers it
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