Psychology with Management BSc (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Psychology with Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in Applied Psychology at Heriot-Watt 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 Applied 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 | £20000 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £24000 | £17000 - £24500 | £19000 - £30000 |
All Applied Psychology courses of Heriot-Watt University
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 | £22509 | £19583 | £23998 |
25-75 percentile range | £20026 - £25605 | £15415 - £24898 | £18977 - £29904 |
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Course Description
The psychology component of the programme (75%) covers the discipline’s main areas; social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. The management component (25%) introduces (and allows specialism within) marketing, human resource management, finance, and management. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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 Psychology with Management BSc (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
20% | Elementary occupations |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Therapy professionals |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Animal care and control services |
5% | Veterinary nurses |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology with Management 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 | £18704 | year 1 |
International | £18704 | 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
University Rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Heriot-Watt University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #10
- #62
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #82
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of Heriot-Watt University
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023