Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Psychology (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Psychology (Non-Specific) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23500 | £24500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £19500 - £29500 | £24000 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22571 | £21393 | £25409 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19806 - £26359 | £16055 - £26258 | £18966 - £31976 |
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Course Description
By combining these two unique disciplines you'll gain an understanding of how:
- our minds develop and function
- we think about our lives, relationships and society
Philosophy
The first year gives you a solid foundation in the essentials such as ethics, reasoning and logic.
From then on you're free to choose from our unusually wide range of optional topics. You can:
- explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion
- examine emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy
- investigate global philosophical traditions - Western, Indian and Chinese
Psychology
Learn about the structure of the brain, as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people. We'll give you a thorough grounding in key theories and concepts of:
- biological
- cognitive
- developmental
- social psychology
You'll also examine how these apply in settings such as the education, criminal justice and mental health systems.
Please note: this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Combine with other subjects
You can also combine Philosophy and Psychology with other subjects in our Liberal Arts BA.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 22% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 17% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 6% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 3% | Nursing Professionals |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall
Costs
Tuition Fees Philosophy and Psychology BA (Hons)
| EU | £28600 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28600 | 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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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