University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Psychology
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 36% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts2%
48-63 pts2%
64-79 pts4%
80-95 pts19%
96-111 pts28%
112-127 pts17%
128-143 pts11%
144-159 pts4%
160-175 pts2%
How they qualified
88% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels88%
an Access course7%
other higher education4%
no formal qualifications1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
83%
In work or further study after
64%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£28,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations6%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations6%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled9%
Administrative occupations4%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled7%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support79%
Well organised85%
Learning resources95%
Student community92%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good transport link…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — local cost of living is mana…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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