Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Psychology & Economics program, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and economic principles. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in psychology, economics, or related fields.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that covers a range of topics in psychology and economics. The first year provides a foundation in the principles of learning, biological bases of behavior, thinking, memory, personality, social influences on behavior, and research methods. In the second and third years, students delve deeper into the subject matter, exploring topics such as cognitive processes, individual differences, and biological influences on behavior.

Course Content

The program includes a range of courses, including:

• Psychology 1a: Introduction to psychology, covering learning theory, developmental psychology, personality, biological psychology, and the scientific basis for psychology.
• Psychology 1b: Sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods.
• Introduction to Economics: A balanced introduction to economics, covering consumers and industries, markets, market failure, and the role of government.
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics: Core classes that develop students' understanding of economic concepts and theories.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a range of methods, including:

• Class tests
• Essays
• Practical reports
• Dissertations
• Individual presentations
• Group presentations
• Degree examinations

Learning and Teaching

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Small-group tutorials
• Practical labs
• Online tutorials
• Online wikis
• Group work
• Problem-based learning
• One-to-one supervision

Entry Requirements

The program has specific entry requirements, including:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AABB (2nd sitting), including English and at least one other social science subject.
• A Levels: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C).
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30 (Year 1 entry).

Fees and Funding

The program has different fee structures for students from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and international students. Students may be eligible for scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of funding.

Careers

Graduates of the program can pursue a range of careers, including:

• Professional psychology
• Research
• Teaching
• Human resource management
• Social work
• Counselling
• Management and professional positions in the private and public sectors.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Cognitive psychology
• Social psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Biological psychology
• Economics
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics

Facilities

The program is based in the Lord Hope building, which provides a social hub and access to student services, including the library, cafés, meeting areas, and exhibition spaces. The program also has access to six purpose-built experimental research laboratories, including a driving simulator lab, memory lab, perception and action lab, psychophysiology lab, psycholinguistics lab, and oculomotor lab.

International Opportunities

The program offers opportunities for international study and research, including exchange partnerships with universities in Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. Students can also participate in international research placements and summer internships.

Student Competitions

The program offers opportunities for students to participate in competitions, including the British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award, which is awarded annually for outstanding academic performance in the final year.

Postgraduate Study

Graduates of the program can progress to postgraduate study, including MSc programs in Research Methods, Clinical Health Psychology, and other related fields. The program also provides a foundation for further study in economics, including MSc programs in Economics and related fields.