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BSc Psychology

Cardiff University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£25,500
Satisfaction73%
Degree Completion94%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,500
typical starting salary
£23,500
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Caring personal services
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 105 respondents (80% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
63%
Assessment & Feedback
61%
Academic Support
69%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
70%
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

112-127
1%
128-143
12%
144-159
27%
160-175
18%
176-191
25%
192-207
3%
208-223
7%
224-239
4%
240+
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
98%
No qualifications
1%
Other
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

32%
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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track