Why studyÊPsychology with Gaelic, MA at University of Aberdeen?

Why Gaelic Studies

Close links with the Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies, and its literary magazine, Causeway / Cabhsair, which frequently includes poems and short stories from established and new Gaelic writers.

Student-run Celtic Society famous for its musical events, ceilidhs and trips, and a great opportunity to use Gaelic in an informal, social context.

The spectacular, award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, with an extensive Gaelic collection and treasures, including the 10th century Book of Deer with some of the oldest examples of Gaelic writing to have survived from medieval Scotland.

An intensive summer school, giving students the chance to practise their Gaelic language skills in a friendly, natural environment.

A warm welcome for students whatever your level of Gaelic, and long-standing experience in teaching this fascinating language to complete beginners.

Why Psychology

You will be introduced to state-of-the-art concepts and theories taught by award-winning teachers and world-class researchers, exposing you to the latest thinking in the field.

You will benefit from the key strengths within the School of social psychology, neuroscience, language, perception and industrial psychology.

We have a wide range of course options available in 4th Year to allow you to specialise in areas such as clinical, forensic, language and developmental psychology.

The School of Psychology is ranked in the top twenty for research in the UK (2014 REF).

You will have the opportunity to gain experience using specialised laboratories and equipment including those for brain imaging analysis, eye movement recording, movement analysis and visual neuroscience.

To help you get a job we have an employability programme for our students which includes: internship opportunities, online resources, career talks and networking events.

Psychology graduates are eligible for membership of the British Psychological Society, this is a first step towards becoming a professional Psychologist.

In the final year students have the opportunity to do a unique research project to a professional level. A number of final year projects have gone on to be published in internationally renowned journals.

Depending on the number of compulsory and optional courses offered by your degree, you can also choose other eligible courses which fit your timetable.