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BSc Psychology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Psychology
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
92%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
100%
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
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£29,500
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Caring personal services
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track