Psychology
According to the British Psychological Society, psychology is the “scientific study of human mind and behaviour: how we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups”.
The study of Psychology is very diverse and explores a range of different topics. It helps you understand yourself – your knowledge of psychology and behaviours, can help you work more successfully in high-pressure environments. It can also help you understand others and foster better relationships in the workplace.
Psychology cultivates investigative and critical thinking skills, research, teamwork and communication – all valued by employers In a wide range of roles across the sectors, from psychologist and counselling to roles working in sport and education.
Our Psychology degree is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing graduates who complete with at least second-class honours to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Courses
- Psychology BSc (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time
- Psychology Conversion MSc | SCQF Level 11 - Full-time, Part-time, Online
Graduation 2025: UHI Inverness gave me community, opportunity and encouragement
Meet Mari Todd
Mari won the Most Engaging Online Delivery category in the 2025 HISA Awards. The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) Awards is an annual event which recognises the efforts of exceptional students and staff from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Nadine Murray, BSc (Hons) Psychology
It’s been a long but rewarding learning journey for Nadine Murray, who has graduated with a first-class BSc (Hons) Psychology after eight years of part-time study online at UHI Inverness. Now, she plans to study psychology at the Master's level, focusing on mental health.
“Before I started university, I was a mum to three children and worked a part-time job. However, as my children were growing up, they needed me less, and I felt I needed to do something for myself, and I was always fascinated by psychology. I went to an open evening and met Mari Todd, who asked about my interests. I ended up enrolling for an Introduction into Social Care course, and after that, the psychology programme— and the rest is history.
I had been out of education for twenty years, and things had changed considerably since I had been in school. Despite the challenges I faced, I enjoyed adapting and learning new skills alongside meeting new people.
I will be forever grateful to all the lecturers at UHI Inverness; I would not have been able to complete this journey without their help, always making themselves available and supporting me at every opportunity, especially my Personal Academic Tutor Mari, a truly inspirational lady who never doubted my abilities even when I didn’t have the confidence in myself.
I have now applied to do my Masters of Research in Psychology, specifically concentrating on mental illness, as it is an area within psychology that has always interested me. I feel that we can make a difference within society by gaining a greater understanding of mental health.”
