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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Psychology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology course at Edinburgh Napier University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
PsychologyC
BiologyD
Business StudiesC
Drama and Theatre StudiesC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C800

Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Psychology course.

Gain a thorough understanding of the theory and application of psychology on this course, accredited by the British Psychological Society

We are in the top 10 UK modern university for Psychology (The Complete University Guide 2025).

Psychology is a fascinating science that gives you an insight into individuals and their unique behaviour. It involves learning about memory, language, creativity, personality, social interaction and brain processes.

This course gives you a thorough understanding of both the theory and application of psychology, and prepares you for a professional career in psychology or any number of career opportunities.

In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.

The applied focus of the course provides you with the opportunity to specialise in the areas which interest you most.

We have a 100% satisfaction rate for our Psychology courses (National Student Survey, 2024).

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Applied Sciences

Location

Sighthill | Edinburgh

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychology

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

Edinburgh Napier University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Edinburgh Napier University's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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1st year student

1 year ago

I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk

(4)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Edinburgh Napier University students who took the Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

76%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

88%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

89%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

93%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female83%Male17%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above57%
Number of students325
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edinburgh Napier University graduates who took Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£23.9k

Third year after graduation

£28.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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