Study Psychology and Sociology - MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Psychology

Psychology and Sociology - MA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Are you interested in the way we behave and interact with each other? Do you enjoy problem solving people? Psychology and Sociology are two very similar fields which combine well. Psychology is the science of mental processing and behaviour whereas Sociology is the study of modern societies and their development.Aberdeen is ranked **2nd in Scotland** for overall student satisfaction in sociology, social policy, and anthropology in the 2024 National Student Survey.Psychology covers a wide range of theoretical and applied disciplines including cognition, perception, language, mental health, lifespan development, neuropsychology, the dynamics of social groups, and psychometric testing, including the measurement of personality and intelligence. Sociology is involved with why we do what we do, such as love, families, crime, law, poverty, wealth, gender, ability, population growth, war, peace and development. You can go on to careers in either or both subjects combined to public sector organisations in social and community work, or study towards specialisms in behavioural areas.

Which department am I in?

School of Psychology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,800.00 (US$ 26,862) per year
Living costs - Students budget £1171 per month to cover their living costs.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,800.00 (US$ 26,862) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University Office,

Regent Walk, King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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