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MA Philosophy and Psychology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Psychology
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
75%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

34%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Psychology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£36,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Psychology graduates nationally earn £20,000-£37,500 (431 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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Caring personal services
15%
03
Administrative occupations
15%
04
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Elementary occupations
10%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Customer service occupations
10%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%

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Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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