French and Psychology

The MA (Hons) in Psychology will introduce you to a broad range of areas that are studied by psychologists, including perception, cognition, motivation and behaviour. You will be grounded in the theoretical foundations and modern developments of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is placed on practical classes and learning research techniques right from the start.

A degree in Psychology from St Andrews is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring basis for graduate registration provided requisite modules are passed with appropriate grades. BPS recognition qualifies you to undertake training in various areas of professional psychology including clinical and educational psychology. The MA (Hons) in Psychology is a four-year course run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Your first two years of study provide an introduction to a variety of subjects which make up contemporary psychology as well as a thorough grounding in the empirical basis of psychology.