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MSci Psychology

University of York🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
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

42%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track