Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Joint Hons Psychology & Mathematics program, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mathematical concepts. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in psychology, mathematics, or related fields.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study two subjects, Psychology and Mathematics, in depth. The first year covers the basic principles of learning, including biological bases of behavior, thinking, memory, personality, and social influences on behavior. In the second and third years, students gain a greater understanding of human development and interaction, cognitive processes, individual differences, and biological influences on behavior.

Course Content

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Psychology 1a: Introduction to psychology, covering learning theory, developmental psychology, personality, and biological psychology.
• Psychology 1b: Sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods.
• Introduction to Calculus: Basic concepts and standard methods of mathematical notation and proof.
• Applications of Calculus: Differentiation and integration, presented in more detail, extended to a larger class of functions.
• Geometry & Algebra with Applications: Vectors and matrices, along with mathematical modeling through their application to real-world problems.
• Statistics & Data Protection: Basic ideas and techniques of statistics, along with essential study skills.

Assessment

Students are assessed using a range of methods, including:

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

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (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).
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes, including English.
• HNC: Social Sciences A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550

Careers

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

• Clinical psychology
• Educational psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Research
• Teaching
• Human resource management
• Social work
• Counselling
• Management and professional positions throughout the private and public sectors.

Facilities

The University of Strathclyde has high-quality facilities, including six purpose-built experimental research laboratories:

• Driving simulator lab
• Memory lab
• Perception and action lab
• Psychophysiology lab
• Psycholinguistics lab
• Oculomotor lab

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

Additional Information

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and mathematics, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in these fields. The University of Strathclyde has a strong reputation for research and teaching, and the program is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their field.