Psychology

Why study Psychology at Dundee?

At Dundee you will be a part of a vibrant School in which teaching and research are carried out at world class standards. We are committed to a teaching environment of the highest possible standard and independent surveys show that both the quality review bodies and our students believe we are achieving it.

All of our lecturers are actively involved in internationally recognised research. We feel that this is very important for your degree. The science of psychology is constantly changing as new discoveries are made and so it is vital that you are taught the latest theories and developments in the subject.

Research apprenticeship scheme

Our great strength at Dundee is human experimental psychology focusing on three core areas: language, cognition and perception; neuroscience and development; and social identity. We have built up one of the strongest visual cognition research groups in the world and are particularly renowned for our work on eye movements and reading.

At Dundee, you will have the opportunity to become an active member of this research community through our research apprenticeship scheme during Level 4, when you carry out your dissertation. Our research wing houses extensive research facilities and a teaching laboratory, fully equipped for lecture classes and laboratory practical classes.

Natasha Shek is in the final year of her Psychology degree. She says: "My best learning experience was attending the Psychology Dissertation Conference, where senior honours students from universities all over Scotland gathered to present their dissertation projects to their peers."

Our Psychology Community

Our School is well equipped with dedicated computer labs and a common room for our students to socialise and relax. Students are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the life of the School with apprenticeship and mentorship schemes, an active School forum, and residential trips for staff and students. We also have a very active and popular undergraduate psychology society (DUPS), run by the students, for the students.

"In third year, a three-day trip with lecturers and students takes place where you get to know the lecturers personally and create stronger bonds. If you should choose to study Psychology, I am certain that you will enjoy it!"
Amarens Matthiesen, current Psychology student

Professional Accreditation

Courses cover all of the major areas of human experimental psychology and our degrees are recognised by the British Psychological Society.

This recognition means that when you graduate you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration, which is crucial for moving into careers in psychology or postgraduate study.

Satisfying the BPS Graduate Basis for Recognition requires that you meet two criteria: first you must achieve at least a 2.2 in your degree and pass your dissertation; second, if you are taking a joint Honours degree, you must take all four of the Level 3 modules over your final two years and must also complete a dissertation.

• MA Psychology
• BSc Psychology

• MA Psychology and American Studies
• MA Psychology and Business Economics with Marketing
• MA Psychology and English
• MA Psychology and European Studies
• MA Psychology and Geography
• MA Psychology and History
• MA Psychology and Philosophy
• MA Psychology and Politics

• MA Psychology with French
• MA Psychology with German
• MA Psychology with Spanish

• BSc Psychology with French
• BSc Psychology with German
• BSc Psychology with Spanish

• BSc Psychology and Mathematics

• BSc Computing and Cognitive Science