Bachelor of Science (Honours) Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition)
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BSc Psychology (with BPS recognition) joint element: First year BPSBPSJJ1S
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PS1001 |
Psychology 1 |
20 |
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PS1002 |
Psychology 2 |
20 |
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Remaining credits from Level 1000 options
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
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Mathematics element: BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition): First year MTHBPSJJ1S
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MT1002 |
Mathematics |
20 |
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Remaining credits from Level 1000 options
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Students without the prerequisite for MT1002 will take MT1001 in Semester 1.
Please balance your choices across the academic year.
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BSc Psychology (with BPS recognition) joint element: Second year BPSBPSJJ2S
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PS2001 |
Psychology 1 |
30 |
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PS2002 |
Psychology 2 |
30 |
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Remaining credits from Levels 1000 and 2000 options
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits
Automatic entry to Honours requires
- pass and have an average grade 11 or better in modules marked ^
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Mathematics element: BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition): Second year MTHBPSJJ2S
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MT2501 |
Linear Mathematics |
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45 credits from Module List: MT2502, MT2503, MT2505
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MT2502 |
Analysis |
15 |
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MT2503 |
Multivariate Calculus |
15 |
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MT2505 |
Abstract Algebra |
15 |
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- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
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45 credits from Module List: MT2502, MT2504, MT2505
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MT2502 |
Analysis |
15 |
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MT2504 |
Combinatorics and Probability |
15 |
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MT2505 |
Abstract Algebra |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
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45 credits from Module List: MT2503, MT2506, MT2507
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MT2503 |
Multivariate Calculus |
15 |
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MT2506 |
Vector Calculus |
15 |
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MT2507 |
Mathematical Modelling |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
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45 credits from Module List: MT2502, MT2504, MT2508
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MT2502 |
Analysis |
15 |
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MT2504 |
Combinatorics and Probability |
15 |
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MT2508 |
Statistical Inference |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
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45 credits from Module List: MT2504, MT2505, MT2508
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MT2504 |
Combinatorics and Probability |
15 |
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MT2505 |
Abstract Algebra |
15 |
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MT2508 |
Statistical Inference |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits
Automatic entry to Honours requires
- pass and have an average grade 11 or better in the best 4 modules marked ^
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Entry to Honours
Students who attain an average of grade 11.0 or above at the first sitting in the requisite 2000-level modules and who meet all other programme requirements will be given automatic offers of entry into Honours programmes*.*Apart from students on Integrated Masters degrees. Students permitted automatic entry to Honours will only be permitted to trail one module to a maximum of 30 sub-honours credits into Honours.
Some Schools permit qualified entry to Honours (see www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/teaching-and-learning/policies/honsentry.pdf )
BSc / MA Honours
The general requirements are 480 credits over a period of normally four years (and not more than five years) or part-time equivalent, of which the final two years form an approved Honours programme of 240 credits, of which 90 credits are at 4000 or 5000 level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000 or 5000 levels.
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BSc Psychology (with BPS recognition) joint element: Third year BPSBPSJJ3S
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PS3021 |
Research Design and Analysis 1 |
15 |
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PS3022 |
Research Design and Analysis 2 |
15 |
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PS4040 |
Psychology Review |
10 |
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At least 20 credits from Module List: PS3031 - PS3034, (PS3035 or PS3036), (PS3037 or PS3038)
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PS3031 |
Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspectives |
10 |
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PS3032 |
Assessment in Clinical Psychology |
10 |
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PS3033 |
Developmental Psychology |
10 |
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PS3034 |
Social Psychology |
10 |
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PS3035 |
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience |
10 |
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PS3036 |
Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology |
10 |
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PS3037 |
Perception |
10 |
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PS3038 |
Cognition |
10 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
PS3035 cannot be taken with PS3036
PS3037 cannot be taken with PS3038
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Mathematics element: BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition): Third year MTHBPSJJ3S
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Between 0 and 45 credits from Module List: MT3501 - MT3508
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MT3501 |
Linear Mathematics 2 |
15 |
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MT3502 |
Real Analysis |
15 |
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MT3503 |
Complex Analysis |
15 |
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MT3504 |
Differential Equations |
15 |
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MT3505 |
Algebra: Rings and Fields |
15 |
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MT3506 |
Techniques of Applied Mathematics |
15 |
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MT3507 |
Mathematical Statistics |
15 |
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MT3508 |
Applied Statistics |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Between 0 and 30 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT4999 (excluding MT4599, MT4794 - MT4797)
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MT3501 |
Linear Mathematics 2 |
15 |
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MT3502 |
Real Analysis |
15 |
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MT3503 |
Complex Analysis |
15 |
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MT3504 |
Differential Equations |
15 |
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MT3505 |
Algebra: Rings and Fields |
15 |
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MT3506 |
Techniques of Applied Mathematics |
15 |
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MT3507 |
Mathematical Statistics |
15 |
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MT3508 |
Applied Statistics |
15 |
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MT3802 |
Numerical Analysis |
15 |
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MT3832 |
Mathematical Programming |
15 |
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MT3852 |
Automata, Languages and Complexity |
15 |
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MT4003 |
Groups |
15 |
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MT4004 |
Real and Abstract Analysis |
15 |
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MT4005 |
Linear and Nonlinear Waves |
15 |
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MT4111 |
Symbolic Computation |
15 |
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MT4112 |
Computing in Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4113 |
Computing in Statistics |
15 |
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MT4501 |
Topics in the History of Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4507 |
Classical Mechanics |
15 |
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MT4508 |
Dynamical Systems |
15 |
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MT4509 |
Fluid Dynamics |
15 |
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MT4510 |
Solar Theory |
15 |
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MT4511 |
Asymptotic Methods |
15 |
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MT4513 |
Fractal Geometry |
15 |
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MT4514 |
Graph Theory |
15 |
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MT4515 |
Functional Analysis |
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MT4516 |
Finite Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4519 |
Number Theory |
15 |
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MT4526 |
Topology |
15 |
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MT4527 |
Time Series Analysis |
15 |
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MT4528 |
Markov Chains and Processes |
15 |
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MT4530 |
Population Genetics |
15 |
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MT4531 |
Bayesian Inference |
15 |
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MT4536 |
Stochastic and Spatial Processes |
15 |
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MT4537 |
Spatial Processes |
15 |
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MT4539 |
Quantitative Risk Management |
15 |
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MT4551 |
Financial Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4552 |
Mathematical Biology 1 |
15 |
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MT4553 |
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields |
15 |
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MT4606 |
Statistical Inference |
15 |
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MT4607 |
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis |
15 |
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MT4608 |
Sampling Theory |
15 |
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MT4609 |
Multivariate Analysis |
15 |
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MT4613 |
Statistical Research in Practice |
15 |
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MT4614 |
Design of Experiments |
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Note:
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- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:
45 credits in three of: MT3501 - MT3508;
15 Credits: MT4599 or other approved Joint Honours project (Fourth Year Only);
30 credits: MT3000 - MT4999;
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BSc Psychology (with BPS recognition) joint element: Fourth year BPSBPSJJ4S
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Between 0 and 40 credits from Module List: PS3031 - PS3034
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PS3031 |
Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspectives |
10 |
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PS3032 |
Assessment in Clinical Psychology |
10 |
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PS3033 |
Developmental Psychology |
10 |
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PS3034 |
Social Psychology |
10 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Between 0 and 20 credits from Module List: (PS3035 or PS3036), (PS3037 or PS3038)
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PS3035 |
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience |
10 |
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PS3036 |
Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology |
10 |
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PS3037 |
Perception |
10 |
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PS3038 |
Cognition |
10 |
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Note:
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- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
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PS4050 |
Psychology Project (30) |
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PS4796 |
Joint Project (30cr) |
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Between 0 and 30 credits from Module List: PS3000 - PS4195
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PS3007 |
Perception, Cognition and Action |
15 |
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PS3008 |
Brain and Behaviour 1 |
15 |
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PS3009 |
Brain and Behaviour 2 |
15 |
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PS3010 |
Social, Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology 1 |
15 |
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PS3011 |
Social, Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology 2 |
15 |
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PS3012 |
Conceptual Issues and Individual Differences in Psychology |
15 |
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PS3021 |
Research Design and Analysis 1 |
15 |
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PS3022 |
Research Design and Analysis 2 |
15 |
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PS3031 |
Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspectives |
10 |
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PS3032 |
Assessment in Clinical Psychology |
10 |
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PS3033 |
Developmental Psychology |
10 |
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PS3034 |
Social Psychology |
10 |
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PS3035 |
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience |
10 |
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PS3036 |
Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology |
10 |
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PS3037 |
Perception |
10 |
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PS3038 |
Cognition |
10 |
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PS3901 |
Neuropsychology |
30 |
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PS3902 |
Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology |
30 |
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PS3990 |
Social and Evolutionary Psychology |
15 |
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PS3993 |
Social and Evolutionary Psychology (97) |
15 |
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PS3994 |
Perceptual Processes (1998) |
15 |
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PS4040 |
Psychology Review |
10 |
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PS4050 |
Psychology Project (30) |
30 |
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PS4060 |
Review Essay |
15 |
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PS4064 |
Working Memory |
15 |
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PS4065 |
Vision: from Neurons to Awareness |
15 |
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PS4066 |
Neural Modelling |
15 |
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PS4069 |
Group Behaviour |
15 |
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PS4071 |
Behavioural Neuroscience |
15 |
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PS4074 |
Cognitive Psychology and the Emotional Disorders |
15 |
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PS4075 |
Animal Communication and Language |
15 |
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PS4079 |
Sex Differences and Gender Development |
15 |
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PS4080 |
Social Memory |
15 |
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PS4081 |
Formation and Reduction of Prejudice and Stereotyping |
15 |
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PS4083 |
Psychology of Music |
15 |
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PS4084 |
Psychology of Art: Aesthetics and individual differences in visual function |
15 |
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PS4085 |
Evolution and Development of Social and Technical Intelligence |
15 |
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PS4086 |
Origins and Evolution of Mind Reading (Theory of Mind) |
15 |
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PS4088 |
Emotion |
15 |
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PS4089 |
Neural Basis of Episodic Memory |
15 |
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PS4090 |
Face Perception and Human Attraction |
15 |
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PS4091 |
Computer-aided Research |
15 |
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PS4092 |
The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion and Belief |
15 |
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PS4093 |
The Psychology of Dementia |
15 |
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PS4094 |
Communicating Psychology and Neuroscience |
15 |
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PS4095 |
Psychopathology |
15 |
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PS4096 |
Mechanisms of Behaviour: Integrating Psychological and Neuroscience Perspectives |
15 |
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PS4097 |
Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience |
15 |
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PS4100 |
The Psychology of Terrorism |
15 |
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PS4101 |
Selves and Identities |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
At least 90 Level4000 credits must be obtained
PS3031 - PS3034 - Select all modules not taken in Year 3.
(PS3035 or PS3036) and (PS3037 or PS3038) - Select to make a total of 20 credits from these modules over Year 3 and 4.
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Mathematics element: BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition): Fourth year MTHBPSJJ4S
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MT4599 |
Project in Mathematics / Statistics |
15 |
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Between 0 and 45 credits from Module List: MT3501 - MT3508
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MT3501 |
Linear Mathematics 2 |
15 |
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MT3502 |
Real Analysis |
15 |
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MT3503 |
Complex Analysis |
15 |
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MT3504 |
Differential Equations |
15 |
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MT3505 |
Algebra: Rings and Fields |
15 |
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MT3506 |
Techniques of Applied Mathematics |
15 |
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MT3507 |
Mathematical Statistics |
15 |
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MT3508 |
Applied Statistics |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Between 0 and 30 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT4999 (excluding MT4599)
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MT3501 |
Linear Mathematics 2 |
15 |
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MT3502 |
Real Analysis |
15 |
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MT3503 |
Complex Analysis |
15 |
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MT3504 |
Differential Equations |
15 |
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MT3505 |
Algebra: Rings and Fields |
15 |
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MT3506 |
Techniques of Applied Mathematics |
15 |
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MT3507 |
Mathematical Statistics |
15 |
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MT3508 |
Applied Statistics |
15 |
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MT3802 |
Numerical Analysis |
15 |
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MT3832 |
Mathematical Programming |
15 |
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MT3852 |
Automata, Languages and Complexity |
15 |
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MT4003 |
Groups |
15 |
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MT4004 |
Real and Abstract Analysis |
15 |
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MT4005 |
Linear and Nonlinear Waves |
15 |
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MT4111 |
Symbolic Computation |
15 |
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MT4112 |
Computing in Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4113 |
Computing in Statistics |
15 |
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MT4501 |
Topics in the History of Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4507 |
Classical Mechanics |
15 |
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MT4508 |
Dynamical Systems |
15 |
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MT4509 |
Fluid Dynamics |
15 |
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MT4510 |
Solar Theory |
15 |
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MT4511 |
Asymptotic Methods |
15 |
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MT4513 |
Fractal Geometry |
15 |
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MT4514 |
Graph Theory |
15 |
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MT4515 |
Functional Analysis |
15 |
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MT4516 |
Finite Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4519 |
Number Theory |
15 |
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MT4526 |
Topology |
15 |
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MT4527 |
Time Series Analysis |
15 |
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MT4528 |
Markov Chains and Processes |
15 |
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MT4530 |
Population Genetics |
15 |
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MT4531 |
Bayesian Inference |
15 |
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MT4536 |
Stochastic and Spatial Processes |
15 |
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MT4537 |
Spatial Processes |
15 |
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MT4539 |
Quantitative Risk Management |
15 |
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MT4551 |
Financial Mathematics |
15 |
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MT4552 |
Mathematical Biology 1 |
15 |
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MT4553 |
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields |
15 |
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MT4606 |
Statistical Inference |
15 |
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MT4607 |
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis |
15 |
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MT4608 |
Sampling Theory |
15 |
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MT4609 |
Multivariate Analysis |
15 |
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MT4613 |
Statistical Research in Practice |
15 |
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MT4614 |
Design of Experiments |
15 |
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MT4794 |
Joint Dissertation (30cr) |
30 |
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MT4796 |
Joint Project (30cr) |
30 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
At least 90 Level4000 credits must be obtained
BSc Mathematics and Psychology (with BPS recognition) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:
45 credits in three of: MT3501 - MT3508;
15 Credits: MT4599 or other approved Joint Honours project (Fourth Year Only);
30 credits: MT3000 - MT4999;
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Study abroad
In the case of students who spend part of the Honours programme on a recognised Study Abroad scheme, the Programme Requirements will be amended to take into account overseas courses which are approved by the relevant St Andrews School in the Learning Agreement (see www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/AcademicInformation ).