This programme focuses on problems in the real world, considering how psychology can help us to address them. As a career-focused university, our BSc Psychology with Management degree materials are designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply in professional roles. As well, this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the necessary accreditation if you are looking to become a professional psychologist.

Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for teaching and research in both psychology and management, and both disciplines promote a high level of interdisciplinary research.

The psychology component of the degree covers the discipline’s main areas including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts.

The management component of the courses introduces and allows specialism within marketing, human resource management, finance, and management.

At all stages of the programme, there will be opportunities to take optional courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet your interests. The precise choice of courses at each stage will change over time, adapting to your interests and the research specialisms of academic staff.

You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in the fields of psychology or business management.

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Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work in the Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences covers three key areas:

Cognition, brain, and behaviour

Lifespan health and wellbeing

Work, society, and environment

We are also 1st in Scotland for Management based on overall Student Satisfaction measure (National Student Survey 2026).

Go Global

Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.

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Course content

September intake - Edinburgh

Courses introduce fundamental aspects of Psychology and develop the specific research and academic skills required for psychological research. Management in a Global Context and two optional courses introduce the areas of management and finance which are of interest to you.

Mandatory September

Management in a Global Context

Introduction to Psychology 1

Research Methods and Analysis 1

Academic Skills in Psychology

Mandatory January

Introduction to Psychology 2

Research Methods and Analysis 2

Becoming a Professional

Optional January

Sustainable Business

Technology for Business

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Academic Testimonial

Students on the BSc Psychology with Management have a unique opportunity to integrate expertise in modern psychological research with industry-relevant skills in business management. They develop a range of transferrable skills that will serve them well in a number of fields, such as asking critical questions, analysing quantitative and qualitative Dr Laras Yuniarto

Undergraduate Programme Director (Edinburgh) - Psychology

Fees and funding

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September 2027 intake tuition fees

Scotland

Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland

International

Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.

International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).

Scholarships and bursaries

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales

In addition to government loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)View details

Entry requirements

If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.

Standard entry requirements

Highers AABB (over two sittings)

A-Levels BBC

International Baccalaureate 29 points

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)

HNC B in graded unit (Social Sciences is preferred)

HND BB (BBB where HND includes 3 graded units) (Social Sciences is preferred)

Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

Minimum entry requirements *

Highers BBBC (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma MMM (Health and Social Sciences preferred)

HNC B in graded unit (Social Sciences preferred)

HND BC (C) / CB (B) (where HND includes 3 graded units)

Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)

or are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.

Additional information

For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.

If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk

For applicants studying HNC, HND or BTEC qualifications, when submitting your application please ensure you list in full all the units you are currently studying, as specific units (e.g. in Maths) may be required.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.

Why Heriot-Watt

We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.

At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

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