This BPS-accredited degree takes you on a journey to uncover why criminals break the law. Our flexible Psychology degrees are ranked TOP in Scotland for Psychology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Find out why people break the law and how vital psychology is to criminal investigations. You'll learn how to apply psychology in forensic settings like police investigations, the courtroom, and the prison service.
Ranked TOP in Scotland for Psychology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
You'll develop analytical techniques to evaluate different kinds of criminal behaviour. From what makes serial killers tick to whether children are reliable witnesses, you’ll find out how to apply psychology to forensic scenarios.
‘Investigative forensic psychology’ means helping to uncover the motivation behind the crimes and how they are investigated. The first two years of this flexible degree are designed to help you dig deeper into the science of psychology, learning how humans think, feel, and behave. In years three and four, you take more advanced options related to forensic and investigative psychology.
You'll gain a thorough understanding of this fascinating subject, including how to:
Analyse offender motives.
Understand offending behaviour.
Evaluate eyewitness testimony.
Profile missing people.
Understand the language of the judicial system.
Support vulnerable witnesses, victims and offenders.
Assess and manage offenders.
We have strong links with the Scottish Institute for Policing Research and many of the lecturing staff are members of professional societies. We have excellent connections with local health services, the games industry and local education authorities.
You’ll have the option to connect with local organisations, and apply your learning to your current workplace in the work placement module.
This Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.
Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to BSc Psychology or another Psychology pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later on. See 'How the course works' below for full details.
‘Investigative forensic psychology’ means helping to uncover the motivation behind the crimes.
You’ll discover what motivates offenders, learn techniques to elicit accurate accounts from witnesses and victims, and review the factors that can impact on jury decision making.
You'll develop an analytical approach so you can evaluate the different kinds of criminal behaviour involved in investigations. You'll learn how to observe that behaviour, tackle literature-based research and develop, test and evaluate theories. This culminates in conducting your own supervised research project in your final year, which is one of the cornerstones of your degree.
You'll uncover the psychological issues involved in the management, investigation and prosecution of crime. Along the way you'll learn how to provide rigorous research-based evidence which may be used in the criminal justice system.
As part of your course, you’ll develop skills in report writing, numeracy, statistics and IT, communication, and analytical thinking. All of which helps you in the world of work or further study, whatever you decide on after you graduate.
With career-focused teaching and excellent sector links, this degree prepares you for a variety of roles such as:
Forensic psychologist.
Drug rehabilitation worker.
Clinical psychologist.
Occupational therapist.
Various positions within the police.
Youth worker.
Researcher.
Probation officer.
Psychology degrees at Abertay are flexible. You can study different pathways and switch to a new pathway if your interests change over time.
You apply for one of these specific degree pathways at the start:
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology
But if you’re unsure which to choose, don’t worry, apply for the course that appeals most.
This is because you have an opportunity to switch to a different pathway at the start of Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 (conditions apply*). Our academic team will always be available to help if you do decide to switch pathways.
Your degree title will be reflected in the pathway you choose eg. BSc (Hons) Psychology with Development and Education or BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation.
No other Scottish university is offering these flexible undergraduate degree pathways in psychology. We believe this gives our graduates a distinct edge when it comes to applying for postgraduate study or employment.
*Dependent on the relevant modules being taken. Please check your Student Handbook for full details.
You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical laboratory classes, seminars, tutorials, and independent study.
In addition to practical laboratory classes where you'll learn relevant scientific techniques firsthand and design experiments and collect and analyse data, the Research Volunteer Scheme provides you with the opportunity to directly learn from academic experts and get involved in cutting-edge research.
You will be assessed using a variety of methods. These include examinations and class tests, practical laboratory reports, essays, oral and poster presentations, research projects, writing scientific articles and case studies.
All students must complete their Honours project on an area of psychological research related to their chosen pathway.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is our professional body and the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme here at Abertay has their accreditation. The BPS Accreditation is essential for students who want to become a Chartered Psychologist.
Please note: All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 English grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths at grade B is accepted in lieu of Maths. You may be eligible to take ABE111: Numbers for Everyday Life in lieu of a National 5 Maths qualification at grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or an acceptable equivalent.
Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
If there is a subject that does not appear, please contact our Admissions Office (admissions@abertay.ac.uk) who will be able to confirm whether or not it would be considered for entry.
Please visit our College Qualifications pages for suitable College courses.
Republic of Ireland applicants, click on the UK tabs and scroll down to find your Entry Requirements.
See information about studying and applying to Abertay for International students.
If you have the potential and motivation to study at university, regardless of your background or personal circumstances, we welcome your application.
We understand some people have faced extra challenges before applying to university, which is why we consider the background in which your academic grades have been achieved when making an offer.
If you expect to receive passes in three Scottish Highers (grades A–C) and have...
been in care, or are a young carer yourself
attended a school or lived in an area where not many people go to university
are eligible for free school meals
are a young person estranged from your family
are a government-recognised refugee or have asylum seeker status
are a registered pupil with sustained engagement in a targeted aspiration-raising programme such as LIFT OFF, LEAPS, FOCUS West or Aspire North
... we encourage you to submit an application.
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Higher (standard entry) | BBBC | None |
| Higher (minimum entry) We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria. Find out if you're eligible for minimum entry (see below). | BBC | None |
| A-Level | CCC | None |
| T Level | C or higher | in Core Component in one of the following:- Education & Early Years, Health, Healthcare Science, Science or Legal Services |
| Irish Highers | H3H3H3H3 | None |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Based Programme (IBDP) | 25 Points | None |
| International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) | We encourage applications with the IBCP but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying. | We accept the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP). Any subject requirements must be met as per our published IB Diploma requirements. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | MMM | Health & Social Care |
| AHEAD | Successful completion of the relevant stream of our AHEAD programme | |
| SWAP Access | Access to: University Study/Community, Education & Humanities/Arts & Social Sciences and Primary Teaching/Languages, Arts & Social Sciences/Humanities & Primary Education/Degree Studies/Celtic Studies/Arts & Humanities/Humanities/Humanities (Teaching) | |
| SQA HNC/HND | C | Our College Qualifications pages list approved HNC/HND courses |
| BTEC HNC/HND | D | Health & Social Care |
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Advanced Higher | AAB | Psychology and one from Modern Studies, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics |
| A-Level | AAB | Psychology and one from Government & Politics, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 Points | Psychology and one from Modern Studies, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics plus one other Higher |
| SQA HNC/HND | C | Our College Qualifications pages list approved HNC/HND courses |
| International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) | See next column | If you are taking HNC/HND with one or more Higher Levels IB subjects, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C. |
We welcome applicants from around the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please select your country below to view specific entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed, please contact us at admissions@abertay.ac.uk
All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.
For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore with an overall grade of 7.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Technique / Commercial with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants with national school qualifications will typically be required to pass the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 12/20, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior/Universitario with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Trayecto Técnico Profesional with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Araratian Baccalaureate at Extended Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subjects.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary General Education wih an average of 13 and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 64%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis with an overall grade of 2.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at grade 2 in the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Tam Orta Tahsil Hazzinda Aggestat with an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 62%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% or 2.25 (on the 4 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 2.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60% or grade B.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education at an average of 6, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma van secundair onderwijs with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma de Bachiller at 64%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 63%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 4.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio or Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Brunei A Levels in 3 subjects at grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma za Sredno Obrazonvanie with an average score of 4.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education at average of C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalaureat or Baccalureat Technique with an overall grade of 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Secondary School Diploma or Diplôme d'Études Collégiales with five grade 12 subjects at an average of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Licencia de Education with a GPA of 4.5 (7-point scale) overall. Applicants will also need to have completed the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 4.5 (7-point scale) GPA, with the essential subject at a minimum of 5.0 (7-point scale) GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to complete Senior Middle/High School Certificate/Diploma at an average of 75%, to include any essential subject(s) at 77%; and pass GAOKAO with 500 points (based on the 750 points scheme).
We recognise the Aptitude Scholastic Tests (ASTs) for entry to all our undergraduate programmes. The AST grades are equivalent to the below A Level grades:
A Level Grade = AST Score
A = 210+
B = 170 - 209
C = 140 - 169
D = 100 - 139
Specific entry requirements for each course (year 1 and year 2 if applicable) can be found on each course page.
Applicants should also meet our minimum requirements for English language and any portfolio or interview requirement (see course page for details).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Bachiller Academico at an average of 3.25, and the first year of a university degree or Tecnico Universitario in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.3, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Svjedodžba o Maturi with an overall grade of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Apolytírio Lykeíou with an overall grade of 17.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 17.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentereksamen (STX), including 3 Level A subjects an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: Studentereksamen English Level A or B at grade 7 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller at an average of 7.0, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 13 / 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum of 71%, in include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants who have achieved a Diploma from a Technical/ Commercial/ Industrial/ Health Institute may be granted entry to Year 2 of our degrees if they pass with a minimum of 71%, to include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Gumaasiumi lõputunnistus with an average score of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4; and pass 3 state examinations at a minimum of 55% (or 2 states examinations plus C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS).
English language: 75% in the English state examination is accepted, or C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS (overall score 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5). For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentsprogv at an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at Level A grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen at an overall grade 4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
English language: Advanced English at grade 5 within the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the OIB will be required to pass with 10 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 12 in the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) or the Diplôme Bachelor Universitaie de Technologie (BUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the WAEC is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sashualo Skolis Atestati (Secondary School Certificate) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shualo Specialuri Sastsavleblis Diplomi (Special School Leaving Diploma) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 11.
English language: Abitur English at grade 10 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of CCC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 24 points overall.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of BBB and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 30 points overall.
English Language Requirement
The WASSCE English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
English Language Requirement
The WAEC English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Greek Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio at grade 17 and 3 Pan-Hellenic exams at an average of 16, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 17.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 3333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 333 (for 3 electives) or 43 (for 2 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 3.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 4333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 433 (for 3 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 4.
English Language Requirement
An overall score of 4 in the HKDSE with a minimum of 3 in each component can used provided it is completed within 5 years of the start of the course.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Érettségi Bizonyítvány at an overall grade 4.0, with 2 higher subjects at grade 4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Stúdentspróf at an overall grade 6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 6.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Indian Senior School (Year 12) exam at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Madrasah Aliyah (SMK / MA) at 71%, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language test required.
Applicants from Ireland should check the UK Year 1 Entry tab for entry requirements with Irish Highers.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Te'udat Bagrut or Bagrut with at least 2 subjects at level 5 and 1 subject at level 4 at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at Level 5 with 65%.
Applicants studying Diploma di Esame de Stato will be required to pass with a minimum overall score of 60%. Essential subjects must be included at grade 8 / 10.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement: English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following: SAT: 1050+, ACT: 24+, AP: 3+
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3. Essential subjects at Grade A. Standardised testing is required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70% / 2.33, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at an average of B, to include any essential subject(s) at B.
English Language Requirement: We can accept the English KCSE Grade C or above.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the High School Diploma at an average of 80% / B / WU, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Atestas par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with an average score of 7, to include 3 state exams at a minimum of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Libanais or Baccalauréat II with 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Brandos Atestatas with an average score of 7 with a minimum of 70% in 3 state exams, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires at an overall grade of 42, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 44.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Higher Secondary Education with 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 73%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ensino Secundário Complementar with grade 2.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s) at grade C.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Malawian School Certificate of Education at grade 5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of 3 subjects at BCC/2.30 and any essential subjects at B/3.
English language test required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 4 subjects at 70% / B5 B5 B5 B5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 75% / B5.
English Language Requirement
The UEC is not accepted as proof of English Language.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matriculation Certificate Examination with grades BC at Advanced level and CCCC at Intermediate level, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level grade C.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo de Licenciado, with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo (Professional) de (subject area) with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo do Tecnico Superior Universitario with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum of 65%, with essential subjects at 65%. On the 4-point GPA scale, applicants will need to pass with 2.6 GPA, with the essential subject at 2.8 GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 6.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English at grade 8 in HAVO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC with five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English Language Requirement: WAEC at C6 allowed for English Language with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 4 Entry
Applicants who have studied the Nigerian HND in a relevant subject and have acheived a minimum of a 2.50 GPA, will be considered for entry to Year 4 of our degrees.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura with an overall grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants studying Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering will be required to pass with 3.4 (on a 6-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 4.
English at grade 4 in the Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65% minimum.
In addition, applicants will also need to have completed a Foundation Programme or the 1st year at University in a relevant subject, with an average grade of 3.0 GPA (on a 4 point scale), to include any essential subject at 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) at 75% overall with 75% in the essential subject
OR
We will also accept the Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 60% / 2.6 GPA, and the first year of a university degree or a Foundation study in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 68%.
Qualifi Diploma is not accepted.
English Language Requirement
HSSC English at 80% accepted for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree, in the same year of issue only.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School with a minimum average of 80% in the relevant subject.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matura with an average score of 60%, to include 3 Advanced subjects at a minimum of 50%, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level with a score of 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 16.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Qatar Senior School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) at an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5/75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Attestat o Srednem Obrzovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) at an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with an average of 60%, and either the post-secondary diploma or first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Singapore GCE A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške at grade 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at B2 level at grade 2 in the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Maturitetno spričevalo at grade 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 4 subjects at 5555, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 5 subjects at 56666, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept the National Senior Certificate at Grade C or 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller with an average score of 6.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Sri Lankan A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sudan School Certificate with an average of 60%/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%/B, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola with an average score of 15.5, to include any essential subject(s) at level 5 grade B.
English language: English Level 5 at grade B or English Level 6 at grade C in the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School Diploma at an average of 75%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass Tanzanian ACSE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 with an average of 70%/3.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3; or complete the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5.
English Language test required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass UACE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% / 2.2 (on the 4 point scale) / 4.0 (on the 5 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.3.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a GED (General Educations Development Test) will be required to pass with an overall score of 580/800, with a minimum score of 145/200 in each of the 4 subtests. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 150/200 in a relevant subtest.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the GED score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower GED score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects, or strong scores in relevant components of the GED or TASC will be considered.
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) will be required to complete each of the 5 subtests with a minimum score of 560/800. A minimum score of 5/8 is required in the Language Arts (Writing) essay writing assessment. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 600/800 in a relevant subtest.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Academic Lyceum at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior Universitario, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 50% / 6.1 (on the 10 point scale) / 12 (on the 20 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically need to complete the Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) and the first year of a university programme or an international pathway programme.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zambian GCE with grades 1-6 in five subjects, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades BBB, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept English at grade C in the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level with no expiry date.
All Abertay students have access to Adobe Express, empowering you to enhance digital skills with industry-leading tools.
In late 2024, Abertay proudly became the first institution in Scotland to achieve the designation of Adobe Creative Campus.
The Adobe Creative Campus programme is an initiative involving a select group of colleges and universities dedicated to empowering staff and students across all disciplines with essential digital skills for success in both the workplace and the classroom.
The tuition fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you're studying. If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:
Scotland
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
International
Your fee status is typically based on the country where you've lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.
We’ll confirm your tuition fees once you’ve applied.
International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)
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Fee Status |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
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£1,820 (typically paid by SAAS) |
£1,820 (typically paid by SAAS) |
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£9,535 |
£9,535 |
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£15,000 |
£16,950* |
*Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £12,000-£28,000 over the duration of their course.
See more about tuition fees, grants, bursaries, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs in our undergraduate fees and funding section.
We offer a range of scholarships to help support your studies with us.
As well as Abertay scholarships for English, Welsh, Northern Irish and international students, there are a range of corporate and philanthropic scholarships available. Some are course specific, many are not. There are some listed below or you can visit the Undergraduate scholarship pages.
A scholarship for prospective undergraduate Science and Social Science students applying from England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Two £1,000 awards for students who have overcome challenges to attend university.
A £1,000 scholarship given to two community-minded students entering third year of their undergraduate degree, one from each University faculty.
Grants of up to £500 from The Batchelor Trust for eligible Year 1 and 2 students facing financial hardship.
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We're keen to offer help to Ukrainian students who may wish to transfer from their existing institution in Ukraine or to register with us as new students for intake in September. There will be no tuition fees charged for the duration of the degree programme, as those with refugee status are treated as ‘Home/Scottish’ students and will also have access to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland bursary and student loans. Our Recruitment Team can help guide applicants.
