Why Study Psychology?
Psychology at Edinburgh has a reputation for excellence in research, teaching and student support. You will be taught by leaders in their field at one of the world's top psychology departments.
Current psychology undergraduate discusses the course.
Did you know?
- Edinburgh is consistently ranked as one of the top 50 psychology departments in the world.
- The recent Guardian University Guide scored Psychology at Edinburgh 97% for student satisfaction.
- All Honours Psychology degrees at Edinburgh are accredited by the British Psychological Society enabling you to go on to further professional training.
- 94.5% (13th highest in the world) of University of Edinburgh graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating. (QS world rankings 2012)
- The University's reputation with employers stands at an impressive 96.8% (19th highest in the world - QS world rankings 2012)
Flexible programmes
Edinburgh offers flexibility. You have the choice of 'outside' courses in first and second year, allowing you to develop your interests widely. In the third year and fourth years, you can specialise in areas that interest you such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Personality, Intelligence, Language and Vision. At Edinburgh, it's your choice.
There are many benefits to the four year degree structure:
- It allows you to experience new subjects without committing long-term. We know that it can be difficult to choose a subject that will be right for you, and the four year structure takes the pressure off; giving you time to try out a programme and change subject (which approximately 30% of students do) should you wish to.
- It helps you to gain good results, as you can discover which subjects are best suited to you and tailor your degree accordingly.
- It gives you more time to grow intellectually and academically providing an extra year to develop your confidence and perfect your essay writing style. The majority of our students gain better marks in their 4th year, than they did in their third year.
- Provides you with a breadth of academic experience, which is both enriching and attractive to employers.
Support at every step of your programme
Every student has a Personal Tutor assigned to them, who is a member of the teaching staff and will provide you with academic guidance and support.
Your tutor will work with you to help you:
- review your academic progress;
- reflect on how your learning can help you pursue your future development;
- engage with a community of learners; and
- address any concerns or problems that might affect your studies.
Enhance your employability
The Edinburgh psychology degree offers you the opportunity to take 'outside' courses in subjects that complement your degree and allow you to develop skills that enhance your employability.
Vibrant student community
Benefit from being part of a large and vibrant undergraduate and graduate community, at the heart of a University with a 400-year heritage that is consistently rated as one of the world's best. Located in the centre of Scotland's capital city, one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Psychology at Edinburgh can offer a student experience that few others can rival.
Study around the world
The University of Edinburgh has more than 200 student exchange arrangements with Universities in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.
Easy access to the UK and beyond
Edinburgh is well connected with very accessible travel within the UK and beyond. Edinburgh is just a 4.5 hour train journey from London, and just over an hour on the plane. Getting out to Edinburgh airport from the city centre is a hassle-free 30 minute bus ride. Edinburgh airport has direct flights across most of Europe and to many international destinations.