Psychology with French

Description:
The undergraduate degree in Psychology with French at the University of Dundee offers students a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and the cultural nuances associated with the French language. This interdisciplinary programme combines rigorous psychological theory and research methods with advanced language skills, providing graduates with a versatile skill set highly valued in a globalized job market. Throughout the course, students will explore core areas of psychology including cognitive, developmental, social, and biological psychology, alongside modules that delve into French language, literature, and culture. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, research competency, and intercultural communication, enabling students to analyze psychological phenomena both in a scientific context and through a cultural lens. Students will also have access to practical training and research opportunities, including laboratory work, surveys, experiments, and placements, which prepare them for careers in psychology, education, healthcare, international relations, and translation services. The integration of French language studies ensures that students gain fluency and cultural competence, opening doors to work in French-speaking countries or international organizations. The programme offers a supportive learning environment with experienced faculty members dedicated to student success. Delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and independent study, the programme encourages active engagement and collaborative learning. Graduates of this programme will leave well-equipped to pursue postgraduate research or professional careers in psychology, translation, diplomacy, or further language studies, with the added advantage of bilingual proficiency. Whether students are interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind or exploring Francophone cultures, this programme offers a comprehensive educational journey that combines scientific inquiry with linguistic and cultural mastery, preparing them for a wide array of professional pathways.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2060 Year (EEA)
• EUR 10420 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

• English

Course Content

Level 1

Level 1 provides the fundamental grounding that you need to become a psychologist:

- Introductory Psychology 1

- Introductory Psychology 2

Level 2

Armed with the fundamentals, you can now explore more detailed aspects of psychology:

- Neuropsychology and Language

- Perception and Development

- Research Skills for Psychologists

Level 3

The knowledge and skills gained from the first two years can now be consolidated and extended. You will study courses covering the latest developments in fields such as:

- Cognition

- Biological Psychology

- Social Psychology

- Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology

- Language

- Developmental Psychology

- Research Skills

Level 4

At this last stage in your training as a psychologist you will not only learn about topics at the forefront of current psychological knowledge, but also be able to contribute to this fast-moving research community. You will be able to choose three advanced and specialised courses taught in small group seminars, which address topics at the frontiers of contemporary psychological research.

You will also carry out an investigation of a topic of your own choice under the guidance of a member of staff, which you will write up as a dissertation.

Requirements

- Minimum Requirements:

SQA Higher: ABBB

GCE A-Level: BCC

ILC Higher: ABBB

IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL

- Advanced Entry (to level 2):

SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB (H) in different subjects

GCE A-Level: ABB

IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL

- Essential Subjects: Psychology (AH, A-L, HL).

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

British Psychological Society