Politics and Psychology

Politics permeates every aspect of our lives – shaping our opinions, informing our decisions and helping us to understand what motivates people.

When you study Politics at the University of Stirling, you’ll increase your awareness of the different political systems, ideologies and policies that impact people’s lives regionally, nationally and globally. We’re ranked among the best universities for Politics in Scotland, and are highly regarded for our strong, research-led approach to teaching.

A Politics degree helps you develop the intellectual, communication and analytical skills employers are looking for. You’ll open the door to a wide range of career opportunities – from politics itself, to connected arenas such as commerce, civil service, journalism, law and teaching. There are also plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons by studying abroad during your course, including through our Politics-specific partnership with the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Enhance your understanding of how the world works, and gain the skills you need to play your part in shaping it with a Politics degree from the University of Stirling.

Ever wondered why people think, feel, and behave the way they do? From the everyday choices we make to the big life-changing moments, psychology helps you uncover the science behind it all.

A Psychology degree at Stirling lets you explore how the mind works. You’ll develop the scientific, analytical, and people skills that employers want. With around 750,000 people working in psychology-related jobs in the UK (The British Psychological Society), you’ll be joining an exciting and in-demand field.

What you’ll study

Our undergraduate degree in psychology looks at the uses of psychological science. It addresses real-world problems, from catching criminals to improving health and wellbeing. You’ll explore:

• how the brain functions;

• how children develop;

• how people interact in social groups.

You’ll learn from a proactive and supportive team that’s passionate about helping students succeed. The British Psychological Society (BPS) recognises our innovative, student-led teaching. Our personalised support system ensures you feel part of a close-knit community from day one.

Get hands-on experience in our specialist psychology facilities

At Stirling, psychology isn’t just something you read about, you’ll do it. You’ll get hands-on experience designing and running experiments in our specialist labs.

We’re home to the only on-site Psychology Kindergarten in the UK. It provides an outstanding facility for child development research and teaching. You’ll also have access to our new Lifespan Lab, where researchers explore cognition, health, and wellbeing from infancy to old age.

You can get involved in projects using cutting-edge equipment for:

• Health monitoring

• Eye-tracking and face research

• EEG (electroencephalogram) research

• Vision research

A degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Both our BA Psychology and BSc Psychology courses are accredited by the BPS. That means you’ll graduate with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration if you achieve a second-class honours degree. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.