Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 95 graduates of Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Applied Psychology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Psychology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Psychology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £18500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £24500 | £15000 - £23500 | £18500 - £30000 |
All Psychology courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22509 | £19583 | £23998 |
25-75 percentile range | £20026 - £25605 | £15415 - £24898 | £18977 - £29904 |
All Psychology courses in the UK
Course Description
This programme includes modules on cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology and also explores abnormal, health and sport and exercise psychology. These modules are taught through various specialist laboratories, seminars and work placements.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
23% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
8% | Finance Professionals |
8% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
8% | Teaching Professionals |
8% | Information Technology Professionals |
6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Natural and social science professionals |
3% | Administrative occupations |
3% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
SWAP Access to Humanities/Primary Education/Social Sciences/Science with minimum profile ABB University of Glasgow Access Course (including Psychology) on grades BB University of Strathclyde Pre-Entry Access Course – 60% or above
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £14500 | year 1 |
International | £14500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £15200 | year 1 |
International | £15200 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #4
- #18
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #41
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 22 university rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University
About Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 88% | 3% | 3% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 187 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 92% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £13250 | 118 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Applied Psychology (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 92% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £13575 | 101 | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Wales | 86% | 5% | 30% | £9000 | £13500 | 130 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 79% | 3% | 2% | £9250 | £23800 | 153 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Chester | 82% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | - | 122 | Chester | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Leicester | 54% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | - | 128 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology BA (Hons) | University of Chester | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Chester | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BA/BSc (Hons) | University of Suffolk | - | - | 10% | £9250 | £13992 | - | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) | Coventry University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023