Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology and Social Policy

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

The combination of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing, measurement and control elements are now an important part of most modern engineering systems and are essential to meet new challenges in engineering innovation.

Examples include energy generation, hybrid petrol/electric vehicles, aircraft design, satellite technology, robotic systems and technology for a sustainable environment.

This degree covers key areas of both electrical and mechanical engineering reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering. There's a demand for graduates with expertise within and across the boundaries of both disciplines.

The degree has dual accreditation by the IET and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers meaning that you will be able to capitalise on career opportunities in both or either subject.

We'll show you how exciting and wide-ranging our subject can be. Employers like the skills developed in an English degree: written and verbal communication, analysis and discussion of ideas and broad, creative thinking.

With more than 500 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the world. Speaking Spanish will help you conduct business more confidently in countries that are becoming increasingly important in world markets. 

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

Study with us

• Enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature
• In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s)
• join almost 600 million people who speak the world’s second most commonly spoken language.

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).

This two-year course gives you the opportunity to explore architecture in a broad-based manner through theoretical and practical work. It demands a high level of design ability and self-motivation while giving you the chance to explore and develop projects related to your own interests.

You’ll appraise current theoretical approaches to architecture and urban design then assess and show their relevance in existing and proposed contexts. You’ll also develop and demonstrate formal and technical architectural ability.

If you obtain all diploma credits at first sitting you'll have the opportunity to proceed to Masters, thus converting your Diploma into a MArch. This requires an extra three months of study.

Accreditation

• Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) (Part 2).
• Accredited by the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of eligibility for registration with that body.

Study with us

• Diploma is final stage to Part 2 professional qualification
• Option to convert Diploma into MArch
• ARB/ RIBA Part 2 exemption
• Develop critical, formal and technical architectural skills
• Be part of a collaborative and creative studio community

Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change.

This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions.

The Finance aspect of this degree will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management, and insurance as well as a wide range of business organisations. It will also be invaluable in helping you make personal financial decisions.

This programme will allow you to develop an awareness of academic and practitioner perspectives and apply them in real-life settings. It will also give you the real-world skills that are highly valued in a competitive employment market.

Study with us

• Develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisations
• 2nd in Accounting & Finance and top 10 in Business & Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Gain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companies
• Learn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumni
• Gain real-world skills, which are valued by employers, through taking part in student competitions in which you will plan and develop a business idea

Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment is one of the pathways offered within our Sustainable Engineering programme. Examining how quality of life can be balanced by the need for conservation of world resources, you'll explore the impact energy has on the environment and how it can be reduced

You’ll learn about different energy resources – renewable, fossil and nuclear – and look at the systems that are employed to control these resources such as:

• Combined heat and power schemes
• Heat pumps
• Solar capture devices
• High efficiency condensing boilers
• Advanced materials
• Adaptive control systems.

Our course has been running for more than 20 years and has over 400 graduates. External examiners consistently refer to our beneficial links with industry and the high quality of our project work.

Study with us

• Examine the design and operation of the energy systems that provide the environments in which people live and work
• Cross-disciplinary programme with input from industry
• Satisfy key requirements to attain Chartered Engineer status
• Develop sought-after understanding of sustainable approaches and practices

Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs – from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways and stations.

Tall buildings such as the Shard in London or the new Queensferry Bridge across the Firth of Forth are exciting examples of civil engineering.

Graduates of our civil engineering degrees develop and renew towns and cities, and improve links with more remote communities.

Solving problems of air, land and water pollution and protecting society against natural disasters are also important aspects of civil engineering.

Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as:

• Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.

Study with us

• Unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring
• Only Civil Engineering department in Scotland to hold an Athena Swan Silver award
• Professionally accredited courses and academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers
• Groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries
• Student successes in national competitions

French is a major international language. It is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1 you will study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Why this course ?

• French is a major international language. It's the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language.
• Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.
• 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 course and performance criteria for entry into Honours (Year 4), the numbers admitted to Years 2 and 3 of the course are limited.

Ninety percent of world trade is carried by sea. You'll gain an understanding of the subjects essential for effective and efficient management of ships and fleets. This course allows you to develop multidisciplinary interests and skills by working with other areas of naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering.

As a graduate you could expect to work in the industry as a technical ship superintendent or manager.

Study with us

• Develop skills essential for efficient management of ships and fleets
• Develop multidisciplinary skills
• Designed to give graduate engineers and well-qualified sea-going personnel an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required for technical ship management.

French is a major international language. It is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

There are a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject. Please note that studying Law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme.

Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State.

The study of Law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education.

Study with us

• Focus on professional language skills and contemporary culture
• Study abroad with our partners in Paris, Dijon, Tours, Amiens and Angers
• Benefit from the opportunity to observe how law operates in practice, applying a theoretical understanding of law to real-life cases