BA History & Psychology at University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history
• benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability
• study the science of behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals, across the lifespan
• acquire skills in communication, numeracy and critical thinking

Why this course?

Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.

Throughout your studies, you'll receive excellent training in areas such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation.

Our classes cover some of the most important and interesting historical periods at home and abroad, including Scotland’s ‘Highland Problem’ in the 16th century, Slavery in World History and Cold War Europe, 1945-1991.

Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour.

Studying with us, you'll look at conditions of behaviour – how we learn, remember, coordinate our actions and interact with others – and the reasons for differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence.

Due to the popularity of the psychology course and performance criteria for entry into Honours (Year 4) the numbers admitted to Years 2 and 3 are limited.

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Facilities

Our location in the Lord Hope building provides a social hub and access to student services such as the library, cafés, meeting areas and exhibition spaces.

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

Learning & teaching

History

As a history student, you'll be expected to attend lectures and seminars and take part in group projects. Bibliographic search sessions in the University Library will also be provided. We encourage close, critical reading of texts and the evaluation of historical controversies to help self-directed learning and improve your analytical skills.

Psychology

Our methods include:

• lectures
• small-group tutorials
• practical labs
• online tutorials
• online wikis
• group work
• problem-based learning
• one-to-one supervision

These methods are used across all years of the degree and aim to provide you with opportunities to learn and work in different ways.