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BSc Psychology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /60
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs45%
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
£21,500
£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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Caring personal services
15%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 105 respondents (63% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
61%
Assessment & Feedback
55%
Academic Support
76%
Organisation
83%
Learning Resources
56%
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

<48
1%
48-63
3%
112-127
1%
128-143
6%
144-159
12%
160-175
17%
176-191
9%
192-207
6%
208-223
9%
224-239
6%
240+
24%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
89%
Baccalaureate
4%
Other HE
4%
Degree
3%
Access
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

35%
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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
45%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track