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University degree

Psychology

Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· 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

This programme in Psychology (with a foundation year) is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts70%
48-63 pts15%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
50% got in with no formal qualifications. The rest came in a mix of ways:
no formal qualifications50%
A-levels45%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£18,500
3 years on
Β£22,500
5 years on
In students' own words
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Would do it again
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, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” local cost of li…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Good but not perfect
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, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” g…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Ashton Sixth Form College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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