Developmental Psychology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of Dundee 81% 0% 6% £7650 £18150 194 Dundee On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 71% 2% 15% £9250 £17100 £18000 167 Norwich On campus Full-time
Durham University 71% 2% 15% £8700 £21360 167 Durham On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 71% 2% 15% £9250 £17100 167 Norwich On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 71% 2% 5% £9250 £17100 £18000 167 Norwich On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 71% 2% 5% £10740 £17490 167 London On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 71% 2% 5% £6500 £16400 167 Norwich On campus Full-time
University of Lincoln - - - £8100 £16000 - Lincoln On campus Full-time
Queen's University of Belfast - - - - - - Belfast On campus Part-time
Sheffield Hallam University - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Full-time
University of Kent 81% 0% 6% - - 194 Canterbury On campus Part-time
Lancaster University 75% 0% 0% - - 159 Lancaster On campus Part-time
Nottingham Trent University 74% 2% 5% - - 114 Nottingham On campus Full-time
University of South Wales 62% - 0% £9000 £12600 133 Pontypridd On campus Full-time
Lancaster University 71% 2% 5% - - 167 Lancaster On campus Part-time
The University of Nottingham 71% 2% 5% - - 167 Nottingham On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 71% 2% 5% - - 167 Edinburgh On campus Part-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
92 students of Developmental Psychology in the UK replied

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Developmental Psychology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20556 £16786 £18487
25-75 percentile range £17778 - £23222 £12803 - £21590 £13072 - £23669
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Developmental Psychology courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Developmental 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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Developmental Psychology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Developmental Psychology

  • Academia
  • Government Agencies
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Schools

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Developmental Psychology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Developmental Psychology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Developmental Psychology at Edge Hill University

55% Teaching Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Developmental Psychology in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Developmental Psychology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Developmental Psychology studies:
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)

The median salary of graduates of Developmental Psychology was £20556 15 months after graduation, £16786 3 years after graduation and £18487 5 years after graduation.

Developmental Psychology MSc at University of Dundee received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 81 out of 100 among 13 respondents.