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BSc Psychology

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Part-timePlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£43,500
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
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Caring personal services
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Therapy 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 — 15 respondents (65% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
85%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
85%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
10%
96-111
10%
112-127
20%
128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
20%
192-207
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
70%
Other HE
15%
Degree
5%
No qualifications
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

18%
Low Exposure

This career involves tasks that AI currently has very limited ability to perform, such as physical work, human care, or complex real-world interaction.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching
15%Welfare and housing associate
6%Caring personal services

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
40%
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