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MA (Hons) Legal Studies and Psychology

University of Aberdeen

1 Location : Old Aberdeen

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

83%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 140 students (68% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

83%

86%

87%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

88%

79%

74%

77%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81%

78%

88%

65%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

86%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

83%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90%

94%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

88%

81%

59%

83%

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

85% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 145 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Law.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

86%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 165 students (67% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

82%

90%

89%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

86%

81%

73%

87%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

80%

83%

62%

50%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

86%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

89%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

91%

91%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

89%

76%

49%

69%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

88% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Psychology (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

190 students.

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Law.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Law

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

300 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 full-time Psychology (non-specific) courses

For graduates from University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £27,000

Data from

10 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,500

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £32,500

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Law courses

For graduates from University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £28,500

Data from

50 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £31,500

Data from

230 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £28,500 - £44,500

Data from

235 people.


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

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

91% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

90 students (59% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals

60% In other work

  • 25% Caring personal services
  • 10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (59% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 48% Legal professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

27% In other work

  • 8% Sales occupations
  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related occupations

7% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

79% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

60 students (59% of those who were asked)

61% Usefulness

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

79% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

71% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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