Frequently asked questions

What are the entrance qualifications for BSc (Hons) Psychology?

Minimum requirement: SG/Int2/GCSE/Irish Ordinary/or equivalent in English and Math at C or above.

Higher: BBBC (245 UCAS tariff points) in first sitting or BBCCC (280 UCAS tariff points) over two sittings) from Higher C and above and/or Advanced Higher. Note that we do not count points from D grades.

A Level: CCC- ( 240 tariff points*) from A Level/AVCE/AVCE Double award / and AS at grade C as long as 3 A level grades also achieved in different subjects to the AS Level. We also require Mathematics and English at S/Intermediate2/GCSE or equivalent

Irish Leaving Cert: BBBC Higher level with grade C2 and above

*Please see the prospectus for UCAS point equivalencies http://www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/order_prospectus.htm

HNC / HND: HNC Social Science / HNC Social Care is suitable for entry into year 1 and HND for advanced entry into 2nd year.

International Baccalaureate: Overall score of 28 points.

BTEC: Diploma Grade MMM or Certificate DD

Access We welcome applicants who have completed Access/Foundation courses or equivalent in Humanities and Social Sciences.  

International If you have qualifications from another country, please still apply in the usual way through UCAS and we can find out what your qualifications are equivalent to. Applicants to all years should have IELTS score 5.5 with no element lower than 5 or be taught in English.

How do I apply?

You should apply via the UCAS website ( http://www.ucas.ac.uk/). Relevant information regarding dates etc can be found here.    

How do I find out about funding?

You will find useful information about funding at the Students Award Agency Scotland http://www.saas.gov.uk/ 

Are the courses accredited?

The BSc (Hons) Psychology course at Queen Margaret is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Successful completion of an accredited Honours degree at 2:2 level or above confers graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC)of the BPS. GBC is necessary to enrol on a BPS approved postgraduate course. The BSc Psychology (ordinary degree) and the joint degree are not accredited by the BPS.

I don’t have the qualifications for a single Honours degree. What should I do?

If your qualifications fall short of the requirement for a single Honours degree, it might also be worth considering a joint degree as the entrance qualifications for this are lower. Please email jhughes@qmu.ac.uk to enquire about joint courses. You should note, however, the joint degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.

What if I don’t have enough qualifications for either course?

If your qualifications fall short of either course you have three options. Firstly, you could undertake extra Highers or A levels to bring your qualifications up to the required level. You might also consider taking an HNC in a related subject. Lastly, you could enrol on an Access to Education course. Successful completion of an access course enables entry to many undergraduate courses, including BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Health Psychology and BSc Psychology and Sociology. Further information can be found at the Scottish Wider Access Programme www.scottishwideraccess.org

Further information

For more information about Psychology courses or careers see: The British Psychological Society: http://www.bps.org.uk/

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