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BSc Psychology, Lifespan and Developmental Psychology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs47%
Meaningful Work83%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£28,000
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
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
11%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Caring personal services
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Administrative occupations
8%
06
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
08
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
6%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (81% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
77%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
10%
112-127
20%
128-143
40%
160-175
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Access
20%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

25%
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
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
47%
Professional Work
83%
Meaningful Role
57%
Career On Track