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BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of Leeds

1 Location : The University of Leeds

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£25,000

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

Employment

91%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Psychology graduates at University of Leeds

Graduate views

55%

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

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Psychology graduates at University of Leeds

Student views

77%

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

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of Leeds

Student views

72%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of Leeds

Student views

84%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of Leeds

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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

77%

90%

84%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

78%

79%

78%

78%

77%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

74%

74% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

79%

72%

81%

62%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

88%

88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

84%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

79%

79% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

81%

77%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

79%

79% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

76%

88%

74%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

71%

71% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

89%

72%

52%

87%

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

86% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 115 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

220 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

215 students

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

220 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 Leeds

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £28,000

Data from

45 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £29,000

Data from

210 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £37,500

Data from

220 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Psychology (non-specific) graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

8680 people.

100% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Leeds are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,000

Data from

12920 people.

100% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Leeds are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £31,500

Data from

13585 people.

98% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of Leeds are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

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

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

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

75 students (52% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (52% of those who were asked).

61% In highly skilled work

  • 13% Therapy professionals
  • 13% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 8% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Nursing Professionals

33% In other work

  • 10% Caring personal services
  • 8% Sales occupations
  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

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

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

50 students (50% 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.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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