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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

English and Psychology

University of Dundee

(3.9)
17 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Psychology course at University of Dundee.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: CQ83

Here's what University of Dundee says about its English and Psychology course.

In this course, you can study the history of English literature, from the medieval period right up to the present day. Start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.

A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. We are also a world leader in comics studies and offer modules that consider the relationship between graphic novels and canonical literature.

We start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Topics we cover include how babies learn, the way in which people's mental skills change as they grow older, personality types, and social group dynamics. You will also study different psychological disorders.

In addition to exploring these aspects of human nature, you will learn how to think critically and solve problems. We will teach you to analyse data, write clearly and effectively, and be a confident communicator of science. You will learn how to plan, implement and analyse your own research project.

Our student-run Psychology Society organises social events, study skills sessions, and a range of academic and career-oriented talks.

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

Location

Main Site | Dundee

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• English studies

• Psychology

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

How you will be assessed

Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

University of Dundee reviews

(3.9)
Based on 17 reviews from University of Dundee's students and alumni
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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

The English and Psychology course at University of Dundee 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

Psychology (non-specific)
English studies (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

78%

med

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

77%

low

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

78%

med

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

83%

med

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

83%

high

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

69%

low

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

76%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

72%

low

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

77%

med

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

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

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

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

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

85%

med

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

95%

high

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

80%

low

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

49%

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?

78%

med

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

54%

low

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

80%

low

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

80%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

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

88%

med

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

91%

med

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

87%

med

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

95%

high

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

85%

med

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

86%

med

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

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

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

82%

med

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

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

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

89%

med

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?

90%

med

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

69%

med

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

85%

med

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

85%

med

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

64%

low

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

89%

med

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

74%

med

Student information

The English and Psychology course at University of Dundee 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.

Psychology (non-specific)
English studies (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female80%Male20%
Where students come from
International20%UK80%
Student performance
2:1 or above95%
First year dropout rate4%
Number of students465
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyC
HistoryB
English LiteratureB
ChemistryC
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female75%Male24%
Where students come from
International14%UK86%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
First year dropout rate6%
Number of students305
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureB
HistoryC
English LanguageB
BiologyE
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The English and Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Dundee graduates across each of those subject areas.

Psychology (non-specific)
English studies (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

45%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Caring personal services

15%

Elementary occupations

15%

Therapy professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

75%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The English and Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Dundee graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Psychology
English studies

Earnings

£17.5k

First year after graduation

£23.7k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£13.9k

First year after graduation

£18.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.1k

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 English and 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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