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The school specialises in human experimental psychology. We offer both MA and BSc degrees in Psychology and it would depend on your career aspirations to which degree you should enrol on. In addition to core Psychology modules you will take additional modules such as English, History, Life Sciences and many more in your first and second year. Single Honours students will only take Psychology modules in their third and fourth year. It is also possible to take a variety of Joint Honours degrees, such as Psychology and Philosophy, and Joint Honours students will take modules from both subjects in their third and fourth year. Our four-year honours degree in Psychology covers the major areas of Psychology and includes research skills training and research projects. Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

 

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Why Psychology?

  • What makes us who we are?
  • Is it the way our brains function?
  • Is it how we are brought up?
  • Or is it the society we live in?

As a Psychology student you will learn how to use a wide variety of approaches to answer these questions and will have the opportunity to play an active part in furthering our understanding of the human mind and behaviour.

Dissertation Topics

Examples of dissertation topics from students who graduated in 2012
  • The effects of heroin-use on recognition memory.
  • 'Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'; Exploring the relationship between eating attitudes and body image appraisal.
  • The effect of grammaticality on processing temporarily ambiguous sentences.

Why Dundee?

  • Dundee is a vibrant city which prides itself on student experience.
  • The Dundee University Student Association (DUSA) is regarded as one of the best in the UK as voted by our students.
  • Members of the Dundee University Psychology Society (DUPS) is an excellent way to interact with your peers in Psychology. Participate in events such as Psychology Ball.

Want to Study?

There are many places to study all over campus some include: -

  • Libraries & IT suites
  • On the green - students can be found out in the green area around campus where some will be doing group studies, some are enjoying the sunny weather & others relaxing.
  • WiFi covers most of the campus
  • Come to our open days

Think.. Apply.. Decide

For further information on the other subjects offered as part of the MA/BSc degree, the degree combinations available for joint degrees, entry requirements, teaching and assessment, fees and funding and application process please visit our Admissions and Student Recruitment webpages.

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Example timetable of a typical Psychology undergraduate student

Level 1

 

In the first two years, a typical psychology undergraduate would take 2 other modules in addition to the core psychology module. These can be from a diverse set of subjects which act to provide a broad knowledge and skill base. Classes are typically 1 hour long, and some subjects involve additional tutorials.

 

1st year timetable (example)

example of 1st year timetable

Level 2

 

In the first two years, a typical psychology undergraduate would take 2 other modules in addition to the core psychology module. These can be from a diverse set of subjects which act to provide a broad knowledge and skill base. Classes are typically 1 hour long, and some subjects involve additional tutorials.

 

2nd year timetable (example)

example of 2nd year timetable

Level 3

 

In the final two years of your psychology degree, you would study psychology exclusively. The exception to this is if you are studying for a joint degree. Core lecture material in the third year is from a mix of 1 and 2 hour long lectures and workshops.

 

3rd year timetable (example)

example of year 3 timetable

level 4

 

In the final (honours) year of your degree, you can study 3 Advanced Modules. These typically involve 2 hour slots of lecture, student presentations, or discussion seminars. In the final year, much more emphasis is placed upon independent study. For example your dissertation project will largely be driven by your own efforts, under the supervision of your supervisor via scheduled or ad hoc meetings.

 

Example timetable of a typical psychology honours student

example of year 4 timetable

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