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BSc (Hons) Psychology

The Open University

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£22,500

3 years after the course for Psychology (non-specific) graduates at The Open University

Employment

88%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Psychology graduates at The Open University

60%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Psychology graduates at The Open University

88%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at The Open University

70%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at The Open University

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at The Open University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

88%

77%

91%

92%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

81%

90%

82%

74%

88%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

78%

84%

84%

89%

85%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

80%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

84%

82%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92%

86%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

67%

70%

46%

79%

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

1235 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

No data available

Read more about this data

67% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

3295 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all part-time Psychology (non-specific) courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £14,000 - £33,000

Data from

1055 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

Typical range: £15,500 - £35,000

Data from

1135 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £30,000

Data from

505 people.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,000 - £29,000

Data from

1405 people.

86% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £15,500 - £33,000

Data from

1475 people.

86% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

88% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

365 students (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

270 students (50% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 14% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 11% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

34% In other work

  • 9% Administrative occupations
  • 9% Caring personal services
  • 6% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

1% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

81% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      200 students (50% of those who were asked)

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

200 students (50% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

81% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

66% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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