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BSc Psychology

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£24,500
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work85%

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
£23,000
£26,500
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
16%
02
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
9%
04
Administrative occupations
7%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
7%
06
Elementary occupations
6%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
08
Caring personal services
4%
09
Customer service occupations
4%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
4%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 75 respondents (64% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
74%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
75%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper 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%
112-127
3%
128-143
15%
144-159
27%
160-175
33%
176-191
7%
192-207
5%
208-223
4%
224-239
1%
240+
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
91%
Other
6%
No qualifications
3%
Foundation
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

29%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
18%Teaching

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track