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MA Psychology and Economics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£34,500
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£34,500
typical starting salary
£29,000
£37,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Psychology graduates nationally earn £20,000–£54,000 (2254 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
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Caring personal services
15%
05
Customer service occupations
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
07
Sales occupations
10%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (71% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
68%
Assessment & Feedback
53%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
96%
Learning Resources
86%
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

48-63
3%
96-111
2%
128-143
7%
144-159
9%
160-175
14%
176-191
7%
192-207
8%
208-223
13%
224-239
8%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
86%
Other
4%
Baccalaureate
3%
Other HE
3%
Degree
2%
Access
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

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

68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track