HomeUniversity of StrathclydeBSc Psychology and Counselling

BSc Psychology and Counselling

University of Strathclyde
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Psychology
Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs50%
Meaningful Work76%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£28,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Psychology graduates nationally earn £20,000£42,000 (1427 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Elementary occupations
20%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Caring personal services
10%
06
Customer service occupations
10%
07
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (16801)
16801
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (94% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
20%
208-223
20%
224-239
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
No qualifications
15%
Other HE
15%
Access
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

Recognised Professional Body (16801)

16801

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

37%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

68%Customer service
55%Administrative
50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate
6%Caring personal services

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
76%
Meaningful Role
61%
Career On Track