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Master of Arts (Honours) Psychology and Statistics


MA (Hons) Psychology (Joint Honours): First year
Code Module name Credits
PS1001 Fundamentals of Psychology 1 20 AND
PS1002 Fundamentals of Psychology 2 20 AND
Remaining credits from Level 1000 options

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year

MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours): First year
Code Module name Credits
MT1002 Mathematics 20 AND
Remaining credits from Level 1000 options

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year


MA (Hons) Psychology (Joint Honours): Second year
Code Module name Credits
^ PS2001 Advanced Principles of Psychology 1 30 AND
^ PS2002 Advanced Principles of Psychology 2 30 AND
Remaining credits from Levels 1000 and 2000 options

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits

Automatic entry to Honours requires

  • passes in modules marked ^
MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours): Second year
Code Module name Credits
MT2501 Linear Mathematics 15 AND
MT2504 Combinatorics and Probability 15 AND
MT2508 Statistical Inference 15 AND
View list 15 credits from Module List: MT2502 - MT2503, MT2505
MT2502 Analysis 15
MT2503 Multivariate Calculus 15
MT2505 Abstract Algebra 15
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

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits

Automatic Entry to Honours
Average of 11 or higher across MT2501, MT2504, MT2508 and the best one additional module from MT2502-MT2507.



MA (Hons) Psychology (Joint Honours): Third year
Code Module name Credits
View list Between 0 and 40 credits from Module List: PS3031 - PS3034 AND
PS3031 Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspectives 10
PS3032 Assessment in Clinical Psychology 10
PS3033 Developmental Psychology 10
PS3034 Social Psychology 10
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
View list Between 0 and 10 credits from Module List: PS3035 - PS3036 AND
PS3035 Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience 10
PS3036 Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology 10
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
View list Between 0 and 10 credits from Module List: PS3037 - PS3038 AND
PS3037 Perception 10
PS3038 Cognition 10
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
View list Between 0 and 40 credits from Module List PS3025 and PS4026
PS3025 Psychological Statistics and Methodology 1 20
PS4026 Psychological Statistics and Methodology 2 20
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

Further requirements

Choose between 120 to 160 credits in academic year

Must take at least 60 credits in 3rd Year from Module List: PS3025, PS4026, PS3031 - PS3038.

All Joint Psychology students must take a total of 60 credits from: PS3031-PS3034, (one of PS3035 or PS3036) and (one of PS3037 or PS3038) across 3rd and 4th Year.

For BPS Accreditation, students must take modules PS3025 and PS4026 in 3rd Year.
MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours): Third year
Code Module name Credits
View list Between 0 and 45 credits from Module List: MT3501, MT3507 and MT3508 AND
MT3501 Linear Mathematics 2 15
MT3507 Mathematical Statistics 15
MT3508 Applied Statistics 15
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
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4531, MT4606 AND
MT4531 Bayesian Inference 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
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
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4113, MT4527, MT4528, MT4530, MT4537, MT4539, MT4607, MT4608, MT4609, MT4614 AND
MT4113 Computing in Statistics 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
MT4537 Spatial Statistics 15
MT4539 Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4608 Sampling Theory 15
MT4614 Design of Experiments 15
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
View list Between 0 and 45 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT4999
MT301A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT301B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT301C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT302A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT302B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT302C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT303A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT303B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT303C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT304A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT304B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT304C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT305A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT305B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT305C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT306A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT306B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT306C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT307A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT307B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT307C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT308A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT308B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT308C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT309A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT309B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT309C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT310A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT310B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT310C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT311A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT311B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT311C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT312A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT312B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT312C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT3501 Linear Mathematics 2 15
MT3502 Real Analysis 15
MT3503 Complex Analysis 15
MT3504 Differential Equations 15
MT3505 Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
MT3506 Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
MT3507 Mathematical Statistics 15
MT3508 Applied Statistics 15
MT3510 Introduction to Mathematical Computing 15
MT3802 Numerical Analysis 15
MT4003 Groups 15
MT4004 Real and Abstract Analysis 15
MT4005 Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
MT401A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT401B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT401C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT402A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT402B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT402C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT404A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT404B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT404C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT405A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT405B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT405C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT406A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT406B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT406C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT407A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT407B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT407C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT408A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT408B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT408C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT409A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT409B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT409C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT410A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT410B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT410C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT4112 Computational Numerical Analysis 15
MT4113 Computing in Statistics 15
MT411A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT411B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT411C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT412A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT412B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT412C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
MT4507 Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
MT4509 Fluid Dynamics 15
MT4510 Solar Theory 15
MT4511 Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4512 Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
MT4514 Graph Theory 15
MT4515 Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
MT4531 Bayesian Inference 15
MT4537 Spatial Statistics 15
MT4539 Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
MT4552 Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
MT4553 Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4554 Game Theory 15
MT4598 Enterprise Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4608 Sampling Theory 15
MT4614 Design of Experiments 15
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

Further requirements

Choose between 120 to 160 credits in academic year

MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:

45 credits: MT3501, MT3507, MT3508;
15 credits: MT4531, MT4606;
15 credits: MT4113, MT4527, MT4528, MT4530, MT4537, MT4539, MT4607, MT4608, MT4609, MT4614;
15 Credits: MT4599 (on a statistical topic) or other approved joint Honours project (Fourth Year Only);
Further Credits: MT3000 - MT4999, to a total of 120 credits over 3rd and 4th years;
With permission of the Adviser of Studies 15 credits may be substituted by MT2502 - MT2508, ID4001 or a suitable VP coded module.


MA (Hons) Psychology (Joint Honours): Fourth year
Code Module name Credits
View list Between 0 and 40 credits from Module List: PS3031 - PS3034 AND
PS3031 Conceptual Issues and Theoretical Perspectives 10
PS3032 Assessment in Clinical Psychology 10
PS3033 Developmental Psychology 10
PS3034 Social Psychology 10
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
View list Between 0 and 10 credits from Module List: PS3035 - PS3036 AND
PS3035 Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience 10
PS3036 Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology 10
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
View list Between 0 and 10 credits from Module List: PS3037 - PS3038 AND
PS3037 Perception 10
PS3038 Cognition 10
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
Remaining credits from Module List: PS3025, PS4000 - PS4195 (exluding PS4056), PS4796, PS4797

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

All Joint Psychology students must take a total of 60 credits from: PS3031-PS3034, (one of PS3035 or PS3036) and (one of PS3037 or PS3038) across 3rd and 4th Year.

Students must take at least 60 credits in their 4th Year to make at least 120 credits in Psychology modules across the Honours years.

For BPS Accreditation, students must take a project module in their 4th Year from the following list: PS4050, PS4055, PS4796, PS4797.

At least 60 credits must be taken in Fourth year to make at least 120 credits from Psychology modules across Honours years.
MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours): Fourth year
Code Module name Credits
View list 15 credits from Module List: MT4599 (on a statistical topic) AND
MT4599 Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15
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
View list Between 0 and 45 credits from Module List: MT3501, MT3507 and MT3508 AND
MT3501 Linear Mathematics 2 15
MT3507 Mathematical Statistics 15
MT3508 Applied Statistics 15
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
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4531, MT4606 AND
MT4531 Bayesian Inference 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
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
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4113, MT4527, MT4528, MT4530, MT4537, MT4539, MT4607, MT4608, MT4609, MT4614 AND
MT4113 Computing in Statistics 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
MT4537 Spatial Statistics 15
MT4539 Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4608 Sampling Theory 15
MT4614 Design of Experiments 15
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
View list Between 0 and 30 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT4999 (excluding MT4599)
MT301A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT301B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT301C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT302A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT302B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT302C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT303A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT303B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT303C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT304A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT304B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT304C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT305A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT305B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT305C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT306A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT306B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT306C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT307A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT307B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT307C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT308A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT308B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT308C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT309A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT309B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT309C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT310A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT310B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT310C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT311A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT311B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT311C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT312A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT312B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT312C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT3501 Linear Mathematics 2 15
MT3502 Real Analysis 15
MT3503 Complex Analysis 15
MT3504 Differential Equations 15
MT3505 Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
MT3506 Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
MT3507 Mathematical Statistics 15
MT3508 Applied Statistics 15
MT3510 Introduction to Mathematical Computing 15
MT3802 Numerical Analysis 15
MT4003 Groups 15
MT4004 Real and Abstract Analysis 15
MT4005 Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
MT401A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT401B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT401C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT402A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT402B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT402C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT404A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT404B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT404C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT405A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT405B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT405C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT406A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT406B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT406C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT407A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT407B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT407C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT408A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT408B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT408C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT409A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT409B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT409C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT410A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT410B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT410C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT4112 Computational Numerical Analysis 15
MT4113 Computing in Statistics 15
MT411A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT411B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT411C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT412A Study Abroad: Mathematics (4) 4
MT412B Study Abroad: Mathematics (5) 5
MT412C Study Abroad: Mathematics (6) 6
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
MT4507 Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
MT4509 Fluid Dynamics 15
MT4510 Solar Theory 15
MT4511 Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4512 Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
MT4514 Graph Theory 15
MT4515 Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
MT4531 Bayesian Inference 15
MT4537 Spatial Statistics 15
MT4539 Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
MT4552 Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
MT4553 Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4554 Game Theory 15
MT4598 Enterprise Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4608 Sampling Theory 15
MT4614 Design of Experiments 15
MT4794 Joint Dissertation (30cr) 30
MT4796 Joint Project (30cr) 30
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

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

MA (Hons) Statistics (Joint Honours) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:

45 credits: MT3501, MT3507, MT3508;
15 credits: MT4531, MT4606;
15 credits: MT4113, MT4527, MT4528, MT4530, MT4537, MT4539, MT4607, MT4608, MT4609, MT4614;
15 Credits: MT4599 (on a statistical topic) or other approved joint Honours project (Fourth Year Only);
Further Credits: MT3000 - MT4999, to a total of 120 credits over 3rd and 4th years;
With permission of the Adviser of Studies 15 credits may be substituted by MT2502, MT2508, ID4001 or a suitable VP coded module.


British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation

For recognition by the British Psychological Society, at least 130 credits must be taken across 3rd Year and 4th Year, including passes in the following modules: (PS3021 or PS3023 or PS3025), (PS3022 or PS3024 or PS4026), PS3031, PS3032, PS3033, PS3034, (PS3035 or PS3036 or PN3313), (PS3037 or PS3038) and (PS4050 or PS4055 or PS4056 or PS4299 or PS4796 or PS4797). In order to be eligible for accreditation, students must gain at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree. This recognition is required for those who wish to gain employment as professional psychologists.

Royal Statistical Society (RSS) accreditation

The School has had accreditation since 2003 from the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for its undergraduate degree programmes in statistics and also for those in mathematics that have appropriate statistical content. For more, see: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/students/ug/accreditation/