King's College London
Psychology BSc (Hons)
King's College London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 75 graduates of Psychology BSc (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
75 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22218 £21015 £24795
25-75 percentile range £19632 - £25831 £15732 - £25484 £18560 - £30747
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Psychology courses in the UK

Course Description

Our Psychology BSc will introduce you to a number of approaches to the application of psychological science and help you to explore their application to a variety of contemporary challenges. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), who highlighted five areas of particular strength in our course, including the emphasis on research-led teaching and the potential for students to benefit greatly from the research expertise of our world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).

Key benefits

  • Our teaching is delivered by world experts, enriched by current research at the IoPPN, one of the world's leading centres for interdisciplinary research in psychiatry and psychology.
  • We have unique partnerships with the South London & Maudsley Hospital (SLaM) and clinician-scientists that allow placements and voluntary work for our students.
  • Students have the opportunity to apply for a four-year programme with an additional year taking the form of either a professional placement or a year abroad.
  • The Department of Psychology is one of the best-known and largest centres for clinical and health psychology and is home to the to the UK's oldest Clinical Psychology training programme.
  • Our course offers a rich combination of research and clinical expertise.

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychology BSc (Hons) at King's College London

20% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Sales occupations
15% Elementary occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
PTE Academic

69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill
TOEFL (iBT)

100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
Cambridge English Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Cambridge English Proficiency

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Trinity ISE

Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill
Institution's Own Test

Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Psychology BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)

University Rankings

Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of King's College London

About King's College London

King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.

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Student composition of King's College London

Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
22110
postgraduates:
13810
Total:
35920
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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