Overview

Through this MA Politics and Psychology (Hons) course from University of Dundee you’ll get an overview of the British political system as well as examining some of the most complex problems faced by humanity and the ideas that underpin them. You can study from optional modules on Russian, Irish, and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, and on human rights and humanitarian intervention.

The current teaching includes optional modules on Russian, Irish, and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, and on human rights and humanitarian intervention. Topics such as illegal drugs, gender and sexuality, environmental sustainability, and surveillance are also covered.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Topics we cover include how babies learn, the way in which people's mental skills change as they grow older, various personalities, and how social group dynamics work. You will also study different psychological disorders.

During your degree you’ll develop the ability to think critically about outcomes and learn how to locate, analyse, and compare information to support or challenge those outcomes.

They will teach you to write clearly and effectively, and be a confident communicator of science. You will learn how to plan, implement and analyse your own research project.

Their student-run Psychology Society organises social events, study skills sessions, and a range of academic and career-oriented talks.

Careers

Our graduates go on to work in areas such as:

education
research
teaching
counselling

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Politics and Public Policy

Global Challenges

International Relations

Comparative Politics

Understanding the Mind

Individual Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Political Science View 639 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA

Standard: AABB

Widening access: BBBC

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Level 2 entry

Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA

AB at Advanced Higher + BB at Higher

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Tuition Fees

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23150 GBP / year

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1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland � 9,790

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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