University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Psychology
Black Mountain Activities Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 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
The BSc Psychology degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that is highly regarded by employers.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts2%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts28%
112-127 pts24%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts11%
176-191 pts4%
192-207 pts1%
224-239 pts1%
How they qualified
89% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels89%
other higher education6%
the IB2%
another degree1%
a foundation year1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
After 15 months
£19,500
3 years on
£26,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation15%
Administrative occupations10%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Caring personal services10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching77%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support79%
Well organised81%
Learning resources84%
Student community79%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
A great decision
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you s…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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