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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Applied Psychology
Robert Gordon University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Psychology course at Robert Gordon University.
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B,C,C
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L311
Here's what Robert Gordon University says about its Applied Psychology course.
The Applied Psychology degree from Robert Gordon University covers the scientific study of the brain and behaviour, and will explore how we interact with the world around us. Social science encompasses a range of fascinating disciplines. Psychology is one that is well-known and topical with a practical application.
This course is delivered by a small, friendly, research-active staff group.
In your first two years you will study a range of social science modules. This initial grounding will be invaluable for exploring the real-world applications of psychology, before you specialise in psychology-based modules and tailoring your degree according to your interests. Additionally, you will be developing a series of transferable skills that will be vital for your future career.
Please note that advanced entry is not available for this course at present.
Source: Robert Gordon University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Law and Social Sciences
Location
Main Site - Aberdeen | Aberdeen
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Applied psychology
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,250 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £6,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £6,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £6,250 per year |
| EU | £16,980 per year |
| International | £16,980 per year |
Robert Gordon University student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
Currently union initiatives have improved in order to get students more interested so there's an uptick in performance, but generally not up to standard so far
2nd year student
1 year ago
The city is generally boring and the university is not any more lively. Whether it's the culture or the students themselves, anything interesting is usually conducted by the students privately and not by the university
2nd year student
1 year ago
Being an international student the fees are higher and harder to pay (including fluctuations in exchange rates) and the school is usually inflexible in their understanding of this. Value for money is low in my opinion
2nd year student
1 year ago
Most of the time I have to seek support for myself and even at that, it's usually a case of me being told to do it myself
2nd year student
1 year ago
Generally okay, could use more of each equipment/facility or a higher standard of it. Accommodation options are bad however, no real quality
2nd year student
1 year ago
Timetabling is generally bad in my course. A lot of the classes are too early and too long, and we tend to not have classes in our own engineering building. There's a tendency to change class locations often and it seems like in terms of coursework assessment and deadlines the staff are just figurin...
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