BA Economics & Psychology at University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute – a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers
• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience
• benefit from being taught by staff who have strong links with policy-makers and industry

Why this course?

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.

Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.

Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

In Psychology, you’ll study human behaviour. Psychological research is motivated by the desire to understand both general behaviour (how we learn, remember, co-ordinate our actions and interact with others) and the reasons for the differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence.

Please note, a joint Honours degree is not accredited for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership by the British Psychological Society.

Psychology

You’ll be introduced to the basic principles of learning and the biological bases of behaviour - Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology.

In Years 2 & 3, you’ll study an area of psychology in greater depth and you’ll undertake a dissertation based upon your own research project.

International placement

There's an opportunity for you to take an optional international research placement through Erasmus.

The School of Psychological Sciences and Health has Erasmus exchange agreements with several European universities. We currently have active exchanges with:

• Humboldt University zu Berlin, Germany
• Universidad de A Coruna, Spain
• University of Twente, Netherlands
• University Tubingen, Germany
• Radbout University, Nijmegen, Netherlands

For general queries about exchanges to and from the School of Psychological Sciences and Health, please email Dr Kellyanne Findlay.

Major projects

You can undertake an optional summer research project working with a member of staff. In addition, there are opportunities to apply for funding to complete summer internships between years 3 and 4.

Facilities

Our high-quality facilities include six purpose-built experimental research laboratories:

• driving simulator lab
• memory lab
• perception and action lab
• psychophysiology lab
• psycholinguistics lab
• oculomotor lab

Careers

Economists can work across many different industries and often go on to specialise in individual areas, such as agriculture and manufacturing.

Our Economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry. Job titles include:

• Economist
• Auditor
• Management Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Risk Consultant
• Commercial Manager

Psychology graduates can continue their studies to become professional psychologists and work in areas such as: clinical, educational, occupational psychology, or in research.

Among the range of other possible careers are:

• teaching
• human resource management
• careers guidance
• social work
• market research
• recruitment consultant
• counselling
• management and professional positions throughout the private and public sectors