University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Psychology and Sociology Joint with Professional Placement Year
William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,790
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 21% 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
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 students to contribute to the questions and challenges that face society.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts3%
48-63 pts8%
64-79 pts11%
80-95 pts19%
96-111 pts22%
112-127 pts17%
128-143 pts8%
144-159 pts4%
160-175 pts2%
176-191 pts2%
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
an Access course4%
other higher education1%
Other1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
93%
In work or further study after
79%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,000
3 years on
£25,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations14%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled9%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation11%
Sales occupations9%
Caring personal services10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled8%
Customer service occupations9%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching84%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support77%
Well organised82%
Learning resources86%
Student community85%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — go…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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