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BSc Psychology with Professional Placement

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£29,500
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
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Caring personal services
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (73% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
84%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Reading
Average Weekly Rent
£155
Est. Annual Total£13,220
📊5% more expensive than the UK average

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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

112-127
46%
128-143
18%
144-159
18%
160-175
13%
208-223
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
97%
Foundation
2%
Other
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track