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BSc Psychology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
C /65
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion97%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work77%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£28,000
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
16%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
12%
03
Elementary occupations
11%
04
Caring personal services
9%
05
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%
06
Administrative occupations
7%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
6%
08
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Business, Research and Administrative 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 — 310 respondents (81% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
66%
Assessment & Feedback
62%
Academic Support
79%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
2%
48-63
1%
64-79
1%
80-95
1%
96-111
2%
112-127
1%
128-143
12%
144-159
30%
160-175
17%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
3%
224-239
3%
240+
3%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
88%
Foundation
5%
Baccalaureate
4%
Access
1%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

24%
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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
18%Teaching
15%Welfare and housing associate

Outcomes

97%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
77%
Meaningful Role
66%
Career On Track