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BSc Psychology

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary
£24,500
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
96%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,500
typical starting salary
£20,000
£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

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
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%Leisure, travel and related personal service

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
05
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Caring personal services
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
10
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

96%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track