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BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of the West of Scotland

1 Location : Paisley

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£22,000

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

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

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

60%

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 the West of Scotland

Student Satisfaction

78%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of the West of Scotland

84%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of the West of Scotland

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of the West of Scotland

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

78%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 65 students (69% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

91%

77%

83%

88%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

82%

75%

72%

78%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

82%

82%

80%

72%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

78%

80%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

51%

65%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

92%

84%

Data from

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

84%

62%

78%

Data from

65 students (69% 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

65 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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

90% 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

160 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 the West of Scotland

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £24,000

Data from

25 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

Typical range: £15,500 - £23,000

Data from

175 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £29,500

Data from

195 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000

Data from

495 people.

90% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of the West of Scotland are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £24,500

Data from

1020 people.

98% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of the West of Scotland are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £30,500

Data from

1145 people.

96% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from University of the West of Scotland are based in Scotland.

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

50 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (55% of those who were asked).

40% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Therapy professionals
  • Less than 5% Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

60% In other work

  • 15% Caring personal services
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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