Psychology with French

Psychology with French is a degree that brings together two disciplines that share more common ground than first appears. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, examining how people think, feel, learn, develop, and relate to one another from infancy through to old age. French adds a linguistic and cultural dimension that broadens your understanding of human experience across different societies, and the research skills and analytical habits you develop in psychology translate directly into the disciplined study of a second language and its literature.

Together, they produce graduates with both scientific rigour and genuine cross-cultural fluency.

At the University of Dundee, this four-year full-time programme allows you to explore how the human mind works at every stage of life, engaging with areas such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and research methods. You will gain a thorough grounding in the empirical and theoretical foundations of the subject, alongside the statistical and research skills that are fundamental to understanding and practising psychology at a professional level. Your study of French develops communicative competence alongside an appreciation of Francophone cultures and literary traditions.

This programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner institution and to develop your French in an immersive environment. Typical entry requires around 184 tariff points.

Psychology with French graduates are well prepared for a wide range of careers. Those who wish to pursue psychology professionally can go on to postgraduate conversion courses and training in clinical, educational, counselling, or occupational psychology. Others use their combination of analytical and language skills to move into fields such as human resources, marketing, international business, journalism, teaching, or translating and interpreting.

The degree's dual focus makes you an adaptable graduate with a distinctive profile in competitive employment markets.