Psychology is the scientific study of the most complex machine imaginable: the human mind. This fascinating psychology degree gives you a deep insight into the actions, interactions, thoughts and feelings that trigger our behaviour.

You’ll use many different types of techniques designed to help you investigate the links between brain and behaviour. Then you get the chance to put these into practice with a relevant work placement. This means you develop a wide breadth of expertise and skills and learn how to apply theory to real world situations.

Our academics will give you a deep understanding of how psychology impacts everyday life, such as:

• How we understand, think and learn about the world around us

• How memory is formed and what impacts on the way we remember

• How everyone uses verbal and non-verbal forms of communication

• How biological and social factors influence behaviour

• How cognition, emotion and socialisation develop across our lifespan

Psychology is both an experimental and observational science. This means you will observe and measure human behaviour, tackle literature searches, then develop, test, and evaluate theories. This culminates in designing and conducting your own supervised research project in your final year, which is one of the cornerstones of your degree.

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that you can apply for further professional psychology training if you get a 2:2 or above.

Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to another ‘Psychology with’ pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later. See ‘How the course works’ below for full details.

This course is in the UK Top 10 for Course Satisfaction in the 2023 Guardian University Guide.