University College London
Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
University College London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 70 graduates of Psychology with Education BSc (Hons) at University 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
79 /100
70 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.
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £27500 £27500 £35500
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £32000 £22500 - £32500 £24500 - £44500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University College London


Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22453 £19501 £22448
25-75 percentile range £18813 - £26261 £14189 - £24534 £16207 - £28709
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses in the UK

Course Description

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this programme enables you to test out psychological theories in real-life settings, including education, and to appreciate an interdisciplinary perspective. You will be taught by people engaged in cutting-edge research in child and adolescent development, education, atypical development (e.g. autism, dyslexia), learning and neuroscience.

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
This particular course

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University College London

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University College London

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychology with Education BSc (Hons) at University College London

15% Teaching Professionals
15% Media Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Finance Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Qualification requirements

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)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential

GCSE English Language and Mathematics required at grade B or 6.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology with Education, 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 with Education 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
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £29000 year 1
International £29000 year 1

Additional fee information

Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.

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 University College London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 40 university rankings of University College London

About University College London

University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.

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Student composition of University College London

Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
22890
postgraduates:
19245
Total:
42135
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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