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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling

Aberystwyth University

1 Location : Aberystwyth

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

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

91%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (79% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

82%

91%

82%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

82%

82%

91%

82%

91%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

82%

82% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

100%

100%

55%

82%

73%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

100% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

91%

91% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

82%

100%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

100%

100%

82%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

86%

86% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

100%

91%

70%

80%

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

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

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 2021-23

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

Data from

25 students

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UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

20 students

95% 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

25 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 Aberystwyth University

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £26,500

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£18,500

Typical range: £15,000 - £22,500

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £26,000

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

After 15 months

£22,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £25,000

Data from

325 people.

45% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from Aberystwyth University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £23,500

Data from

655 people.

39% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from Aberystwyth University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £27,500

Data from

675 people.

29% of UK-resident Psychology (non-specific) graduates from Aberystwyth University are based in Wales.

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

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

50% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Other Educational Professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

50% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 15% Caring personal services
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% 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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Psychology (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked)

65% 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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