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BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

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Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work84%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£29,000
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
Administrative occupations
15%
02
Caring personal services
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

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 (57% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
62%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
71%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Nottingham
Average Weekly Rent
£125
Est. Annual Total£11,080
🎉12% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
5%
112-127
5%
128-143
20%
144-159
25%
160-175
30%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

31%
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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
15%Welfare and housing associate
6%Caring personal services

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
84%
Meaningful Role
64%
Career On Track