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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Ulster University

1 Location : Coleraine

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

£21,000

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

Employment

93%

go on to work and/or study

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

50%

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

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

Student Satisfaction

90%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc BSc (Hons) Psychology students at Ulster University

86%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at Ulster University

85%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Psychology students at Ulster University

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

90%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 90 students (62% 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

94%

86%

86%

91%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

92%

87%

86%

90%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

87%

83%

90%

87%

70%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

85%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

86%

81%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

91%

89%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

86%

77%

85%

Data from

95 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

81% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

95 students (63% 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

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.

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 Ulster University

After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £23,000

Data from

15 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for courses in Northern Ireland.

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After 15 months

£21,500

Typical range: £18,000 - £23,500

Data from

135 people.

80% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from Ulster University are employed in Northern Ireland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

After 5 years

No data available

Sorry, this data is not available for Northern Ireland.

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

93% 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

75 students (51% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

25% In highly skilled work

  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals

65% In other work

  • 20% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 15% Caring personal services
  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations

10% 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 (50% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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