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BA (Hons) Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

University of Cambridge

1 Location : University of Cambridge

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£28,000

15 months after the course for Psychology (non-specific) graduates at University of Cambridge

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Psychological and Behavioural Sciences graduates at University of Cambridge

45%

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

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Psychological and Behavioural Sciences graduates at University of Cambridge

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

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This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

99% 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

85 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 Cambridge

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £32,000

Data from

10 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £42,500

Data from

35 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£37,500

Typical range: £32,000 - £56,000

Data from

35 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£22,500

Typical range: £19,500 - £25,500

Data from

8475 people.

80% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Cambridge are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,000

Data from

12920 people.

95% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Cambridge are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £31,500

Data from

13585 people.

100% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Cambridge 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

90% 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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

80% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • 5% Design occupations

10% In other work

  • 5% Administrative occupations

10% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

10 students (60% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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