University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Psychology with Professional Placement Year
William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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
Psychology is one of the most popular degrees in higher education. Whether the focus is neural mechanisms or complex human relationships, Psychology is an interconnected "hub science" that allows you as a student to contribute to society's key questions and challenges.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts30%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
93%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£22,000
3 years on
£26,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation11%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled8%
Caring personal services10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled8%
Administrative occupations9%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations7%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support73%
Well organised91%
Learning resources85%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Would do it again
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with …
Final year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Mixed but mostly good
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — th…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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