Through this joint programme you can explore the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour while also gaining knowledge of economics. **Psychology** Psychologists study: * how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us * the way biological and social factors influence how we behave * how interests and abilities differ from person to person * how we communicate verbally and non-verbally * how and why our mental abilities change across our lives Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories. **Economics** Economics is the study of the incentives that affect decisions made by: * individuals * businesses * governments * societies Economists analyse the macroeconomic results of those decisions, for example: * economic fluctuations * growth * unemployment * crises **Programme benefits** * Our single honours Psychology degree and most of our joint degrees at Edinburgh are accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing you to go on to further professional training. * You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories for cognitive neuroscience and developmental science, human movement, individual differences, and general experimental psychology. * Our programme focuses on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, including programming in R, to support our research-led teaching.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A*', 'A*'], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A']} | Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. | Scottish Higher: AAAB | AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 34 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5.
total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Laboratory
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