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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Art and Design | B |
| English Language and Literature | A |
| Government and Politics | C |
| History | B |
| Polish | B |
| Subject | Grade |
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| Government and Politics | C |
| Polish | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P5B9
Here's what Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh says about its Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course.
Psychology is the scientific study of the behaviours of individuals and their mental processes. Psychology attempts to unravel what roles genes, biophysical and cultural factors play in behaviour. Sociology is the scientific study of the meaning and central characteristics of society. Sociology attempts to unpack the social relations that underpin human interactions, social inequality and diversity, social change and social welfare. Combining the study of both the individual and society, you will be well prepared for a wide range of careers. If you have an enquiring, questioning mind and you want to understand more about human nature, interactions and experiences, this course is perfect.
The 1st year of this degree course is delivered at West Lothian College or Newbattle Abbey College. Students will then progress to the 2nd year of study at QMU to complete their degree.
Source: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management
Location
Newbattle Abbey College | Dalkeith
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Psychology
• Sociology
Start date
August 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh student reviews
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Graduate
3 years ago
Results always given back in good time. Course structure flowed well. Good number of modules within each semester, not too many.
Graduate
3 years ago
Uni very easy to get to be train and bus, transport links right on campus which is ideal. Great coffee and lunches and snacks available. Library spaced out good. Rooms always available to book.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
63%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
70%
low
Academic support
70%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
66%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
73%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
64%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Associate Degree - Psychology and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
Fifth year after graduation
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