Program Overview
The Psychology at Abertay University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Term 1 (September - December) introduces you to cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and individual differences.
- Term 2 (January - May) covers developmental psychology and social psychology.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold a minimum of a lower second class Honours degree or equivalent in any subject except Psychology (except where your first psychology degree was not eligible for accreditation by the BPS).
NOTE: Applicants who already have British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation from their undergraduate studies are not eligible for this programme.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University\'s minimum requirementsEnglish Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Abertay University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Abertay University
Abertay University
Dundee, United Kingdom
Abertay University (formerly University of Abertay Dundee) is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland, UK, founded in 1994 (with origins dating back to the Dundee Institute of Technology...
University Profile- Start Date FEBRUARY 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months