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BSc Psychology (with a professional placement year)

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Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion98%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Psychology graduates nationally earn £20,000–£38,000 (488 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
25%
02
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (83% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
76%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
76%
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

96-111
3%
112-127
24%
128-143
32%
144-159
24%
160-175
5%
176-191
8%
192-207
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
87%
Baccalaureate
11%
Other HE
2%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
32%Artistic, literary and media
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track