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MSci Psychology

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£28,500
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
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
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 50 respondents (91% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
75%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
71%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% 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
5%
128-143
15%
144-159
30%
160-175
30%
176-191
15%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track