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BSc Psychology

The University of Sheffield🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /61
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs49%
Meaningful Work75%

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
£23,000
£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
Elementary occupations
14%
02
Caring personal services
12%
03
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
12%
04
Administrative occupations
7%
05
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
7%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Sales occupations
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
4%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (75% response rate)

77%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
83%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
82%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper 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
4%
128-143
33%
144-159
33%
160-175
17%
176-191
4%
192-207
1%
208-223
1%
240+
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
55%
Other
45%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

24%
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
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
49%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
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