About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Applied Psychology as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Psychology. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £24,952 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 85. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject. Typical candidates will have a degree in Psychology, but we will also consider relevant alternative degrees (e.g., social sciences, health sciences, education or social care degrees) provided that they contain relevant psychology components. We also hope to see evidence of having undertaken an empirical research project as part of an undergraduate degree with suitable training in research design and analysis.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
