Study Psychology

Career-focused degrees

The focus of the BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology degree is to apply core psychological material to real-life examples. You will qualify with a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree which meets the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

We specialise in four areas of psychology: Counselling, Forensic, Health, and Sport and Exercise.

Applied Psychology
BSc (Hons)

Applied Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 26 Glasgow C810

Learn psychological theory and research and their real-world applications. This course is a fantastic route to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

View 1 other study options arrow_forward
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
BSc (Hons) Full time 4 years Sep 27 Glasgow C810
Counselling Psychology
DPsych

Counselling Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
3 years Sep 26 Glasgow

Take existing skills in psychology and apply them to advanced clinical practice and postgraduate research. Choose a career pathway in professional practice and academia.

View 1 other study options arrow_forward
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
DPsych Part time 6 Years Sep 26 Glasgow
Forensic Psychology
MSc

Forensic Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
1 year Sep 26 Glasgow

Apply existing analytical and evaluation skills to forensic psychology. Progress to a career in the public/private and third sectors, working in the courts, law enforcement, prisons, hospitals, mental health or social work.

Health Psychology
DPsych

Health Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
Three years Sep 26 Glasgow

This three-year taught doctorate in Health Psychology offers training in psychotherapeutic skills, research and behaviour change. It is accredited by the BPS and HCPC.

View 1 other study options arrow_forward
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
DPsych Part time 6 Years Sep 26 Glasgow
Sports and Exercise Psychology
DPsych

Sports and Exercise Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
Three years Sep 26 Glasgow

Choose to progress to a career as a sport and exercise psychologist. Apply existing skills in psychology and sport sciences to the understanding, predicting and explaining of changes in mental processes relating to sport and exercise.

View 1 other study options arrow_forward
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
DPsych Part time 6 Years Sep 26 Glasgow

Next steps

Open Days

Experience life at GCU during our university open days. Explore our campus, courses, and facilities and connect with peers.

Learn more

Scholarships and funding

Discover a range of financial help available to students, including funded scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and loyalty rewards.

Learn more

Ask a student

When it comes to finding out about life at Glasgow Caledonian University there's no one better to ask than our friendly students.

Learn more