Undergraduate Teaching
Thinking About Studying at Edinburgh?
In this section are the resources and information for students who are considering studying at Edinburgh or who have already made up their minds and want more information before they start. If you need more specific details or you don't find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact us.
What's available for you?
- A Brief Introduction
- Why study Psychology at Edinburgh?
- Teaching Innovation
- Focus on skills
- Edinburgh: living the City
Undergraduate Programme Specifications
The Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study provides information on the programmes of study offered by the University of Edinburgh, and sets out the regulatory framework by which these are governed, together with the regulations and codes that govern the general context of a student’s academic career at the University. The University also recognises regulations in respect of those degrees offered by other institutions and validated by the University, and relevant additional information is provided where appropriate.
Information for Prospective Students
General information about undergraduate study in Psychology is available from the Undergraduate Studies PPLS School web page.
Information for Current Students
| Psychology 1 | Psychology 2 | Psychology 3 | Psychology 4 |
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| Course Handbook | Course Handbook | Course Handbook | Course Handbook |
| Practical Handbook | Literature Review Topics | Course Guide 2010-11 | Group Project | Final Honours Projects |
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| Past exam papers | Past exam papers | Past exam papers | Past exam papers |
Useful Information
Student Support
Student Support information about your degree course, student life, the Staff/Student Liaison Committee and the Speaking Up Group.
Careers Information
- Careers support for PPLS students - find out how your University Careers Service can support PPLS students, whatever stage you're at in your university career, or career-thinking.
- Careers in Psychology – direct link to the psychology careers information on the Careers Service website.
- Edinburgh University Psychology Society - for careers and academic talks, as well as a lively social calendar. Plus taking an active part in student societies is a very useful way of developing and demonstrating your employability.
Volunteer Research Assistant Programme
The Volunteer Research Assistant programme aims to match highly motivated University of Edinburgh Psychology students with new or ongoing Psychology research projects in need of assistance, thus providing these students with additional research experience and furthering their preparations for future post-graduate (or other) research positions.