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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Heriot Watt University EdinburghProgram Overview:
This degree blends psychology with business management, giving you insights into human behavior alongside essential management skills. It’s great for students aiming for careers in organizational psychology, HR, or business leadership roles.
Curriculum Structure
First Year
You’ll start with foundational modules such as Introduction to Psychology, Principles of Management, and Research Methods in Psychology, developing a solid base in both psychological science and business fundamentals.
Second Year
The second year expands into Organizational Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology, and Marketing Principles, integrating psychological theories with practical management applications.
Third Year
Psychology courses cover social, cognitive, developmental, and biological psychology, as well as individual differences and research methods. You will also study two management courses with options covering Project Management, Employment Law, Marketing, Enterprise and other specialist areas.
Final Year
You will work closely with a staff member to devise and conduct a research project in experimental psychology over both semesters. You will also study Psychology of Education and Advanced Social Psychology. You will be offered four options with the choice of approved psychology options and additional specialist management options.
Focus areas:
Organizational psychology, management principles, leadership, cognitive psychology, research skills.
Learning outcomes:
Understand psychological principles in business, analyze organizational behavior, develop leadership skills, conduct applied research.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
The psychology element is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Reputation (employability rankings):
Heriot-Watt University is well-regarded for its business and psychology programs, with strong links to industry and excellent graduate employability.
At Heriot-Watt, this interdisciplinary program equips you with real-world psychological insight and business acumen. You'll explore how people think and behave while also gaining practical skills in leadership, marketing, and organisational behaviour. The course blends scientific research training with real business scenarios — giving you a strong foundation to work in industries where human behaviour meets strategic thinking.
Here’s how you’ll apply what you learn:
Graduates from this program are equipped to work in fast-paced sectors where understanding people is as important as understanding business. You’ll be ready for roles in HR, organisational consulting, marketing, and beyond — or for further professional training in either discipline.
Typical roles include:
HR Advisor, Market Research Analyst, Business Consultant, Organisational Development Officer
You’ll be supported by:
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates often pursue postgraduate training in areas like Occupational Psychology, Business Psychology, Marketing, or Human Resource Management — with options to continue at Heriot-Watt or other top UK institutions.
TOEFL - 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21)IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0Academic Transcript / MarksheetsFor international applicants, include a scanned copy of the passport photo page.If English is not your first language, you must submit a recent test scoreA reference letter from a teacher, tutor or counselor is often requested—especially in direct application routes.Organisational psychologistHuman resources managerTraining and development specialistBusiness consultantMarket researcherManagement analystRecruitment consultantOccupational psychologistProject managerEmployee relations advisor
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