BSc (Hons) Psychology
What you need to know about the student survey data
Some data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which may have had an effect on their responses.
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1 Location : University of Plymouth Campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Student Satisfaction
86%
of final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at University of Plymouth agreed they were satisfied with the course
Average Earnings for
21,000
£21,000
15 months after the course for Psychology (non-specific) graduates at University of Plymouth
Employment
84%
go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course
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
86%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course"
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students (66% of those who were asked)All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.
The teaching on my course
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Learning opportunities
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Assessment and feedback
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Academic Support
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Organisation and management
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Learning resources
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Learning community
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
Student voice
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(66% of those who were asked)
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What you need to know about entry data
Qualification types
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
140 studentsChart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for students starting 2018 – 2020
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
100 students95%
of students are still on the course or have completed it
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
165 students.After 1 year on the course
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
165 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.
This course is officially accredited by:
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 Plymouth
After 15 months
£21,000
Typical range: £18,000 - £24,000
Data from
55 people(68% of those asked).
Students graduating during 2018-2020.
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£20,500
Typical range: £15,500 - £23,500
Data from
255 people.Students graduating during 2012-2014.
After 5 years
£24,000
Typical range: £18,500 - £29,000
Data from
270 people.Students graduating during 2012-2014.
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
84%
of the students go on to work and / or study
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
90 students (68% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
90 students(68% of those who were asked).
Occupation types 15 months after the course
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
60 students(68% of those who were asked).
42%
In highly skilled work
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Therapy professionals
8%
Teaching Professionals
7%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Less than 5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
53%
In other work
17%
Caring personal services
12%
Elementary occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
7%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Less than 5%
Customer service occupations
5%
In unknown work
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
80%
of graduates find their current work meaningful
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
55 students (68% of those who were asked)Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
55 students (68% of those who were asked)I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
My current work is meaningful.
My current work fits with my future plans.
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