Business Studies and Psychology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Equip yourself with a rich breadth of knowledge in business and management with our flexible Business Studies course.

When you choose Business Studies at Stirling, you won’t just be stepping into one of the UK's leading business and management institutions – you’ll also open the door to a world of opportunities with the freedom to access subjects from different Faculties across the University and, if you wish, combine your degree with one of a wide variety of subjects. From Spanish to Sport, Psychology to Law, and Marketing to Accountancy, our flexibility is your strength as you pair your passion with an in-depth grounding in business.

This course will grow your managerial expertise and put foundations in place to ensure you continue developing through your professional life. You’ll also learn how organisations are structured, and gain insight into what makes them function best. Speakers from the industry visit regularly to complement our own research-led teaching – giving you real-world and rounded knowledge of business and the tools needed to succeed in it.

### We are AACSB accredited

The University of Stirling is [accredited by AACSB International](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-business-school/about-us/rankings-and-accreditations/aacsb-international-accreditation/) in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Business School among the top 6% of business schools globally.

Ever wondered why people think, feel, and behave the way they do? From the everyday choices we make to the big life-changing moments, psychology helps you uncover the science behind it all.

A Psychology degree at Stirling lets you explore how the mind works. You’ll develop the scientific, analytical, and people skills that employers want. With around 750,000 people working in psychology-related jobs in the UK (The British Psychological Society), you’ll be joining an exciting and in-demand field.

### What you’ll study

Our undergraduate degree in psychology looks at the uses of psychological science. It addresses real-world problems, from catching criminals to improving health and wellbeing. You’ll explore:

* how the brain functions;

* how children develop;

* how people interact in social groups.

You’ll learn from a proactive and supportive team that’s passionate about helping students succeed. The British Psychological Society (BPS) recognises our innovative, student-led teaching. Our personalised support system ensures you feel part of a close-knit community from day one.

### Get hands-on experience in our specialist psychology facilities

At Stirling, psychology isn’t just something you read about, you’ll do it. You’ll get hands-on experience designing and running experiments in our specialist labs.

We’re home to the only on-site [Psychology Kindergarten](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/psychology-kindergarten/) in the UK. It provides an outstanding facility for child development research and teaching. You’ll also have access to our new [Lifespan Lab,](https://lifespanlab.stir.ac.uk/) where researchers explore cognition, health, and wellbeing from infancy to old age.

You can get involved in projects using cutting-edge equipment for:

* Health monitoring

* Eye-tracking and face research

* EEG (electroencephalogram) research

* Vision research

### A degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Both our BA Psychology and BSc Psychology courses are accredited by the BPS. That means you’ll graduate with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration if you achieve a second-class honours degree. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.