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Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Applied Psychology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20682 | £19583 | £23998 |
25-75 percentile range | £18023 - £24455 | £15415 - £24898 | £18977 - £29904 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Applied Psychology courses in the UK
All Applied Psychology courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19308 | £20275 | £24456 |
25-75 percentile range | £17450 - £22574 | £15754 - £23992 | £19843 - £29891 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Applied Psychology
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Applied Psychology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Applied Psychology
- Mental Health Clinics
- Hospitals and Physician Offices
- Private Clinics
- Prisons and Correctional Facilities
- Government Agencies
- Schools, Colleges and Universities
Specialisations within Applied Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- School Psychology
- Sports Psychology
Jobs of graduates of Applied Psychology (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Psychology at Bournemouth University
20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of Applied Psychology in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Applied Psychology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Psychology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Applied Psychology is the study of the application of psychological evidence and theories to real world situations.
The median salary of graduates of Applied Psychology was £20682 15 months after graduation, £19583 3 years after graduation and £23998 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Applied Psychology studies:
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Psychology - MPsyc
- Master of Science - MSc
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BA/BSc (Hons)
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Master of Arts - MA
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- PhD with Integrated Study - PhD
Applied Psychology (Clinical) - Msci (Hons) at University of Exeter received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 90 out of 100 among 20 respondents.