Newcastle University

Mathematics and Psychology BSc Honours
UCAS Code: CG81 (3 Years)

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This degree is part of our Joint Honours in Science scheme. It allows you to specialise in the two complementary subjects of mathematics and psychology.

Dividing your study equally between mathematics and psychology, you reach the same standard as a Single Honours student but cover fewer topics in each subject. This gives you breadth with depth in your study.

Quality and ranking

Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle achieved a 91% overall student satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey.

Teaching and assessment

Research-informed teaching shapes the content of our undergraduate degrees and makes sure that you have chance to cover the most up-to-date theories and discoveries in your subject. You will benefit from the research in the School of Mathematics and Statistics as well as the research in the School of Psychology.

Modules are assessed through a combination of assignments (many of which take place online), course work and examinations. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

Student support

We have an active system of student support in place with student buddies to guide you through the early weeks and a dedicated academic support team.

Throughout your degree, you will be individually supported by a personal tutor as well as advisers for both of your subject areas.

You will also find a strong student community in the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development which will be the administrative home for your degree. This means that, although you will not be studying modules delivered by the School, you will receive support from the staff based there, including a senior tutor from within the School.

Joint Honours in Science

As a Joint Honours in Science student, you will divide your time equally between your subjects and their respective academic Schools: the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the School of Psychology.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is based in the Herschel Building. Visit the School's website to take a virtual tour of the Herschel Building, which includes a number of large lecture theatres, a recently refurbished computer cluster and a reading room for maths and stats students.

For the psychology half of your study, you will be based in the School of Psychology in the Ridley Building.

As a Joint Honours in Science student, you are also welcome to join the student-led societies in both Schools. These play an active part in School life and help you to get to know people both on and outside your course: MathSoc and and PsychSoc.