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BSc Psychology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /61
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work60%

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
£21,000
£27,500
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
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
02
Sales occupations
15%
03
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Caring personal services
5%
06
Customer service occupations
5%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Welfare 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 (75% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
82%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
73%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% 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

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

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other HE
30%
Baccalaureate
5%
Degree
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track