Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee 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
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 | |
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| Median salary | £22500 | £17500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £13000 - £21000 | £14000 - £27500 |
All Psychology courses of University of Abertay Dundee
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 |
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Course Description
Psychology is the scientific study of the most complex machine imaginable: the human mind. This fascinating psychology degree gives you a deep insight into the actions, interactions, thoughts and feelings that trigger our behaviour. Our academic experts will give you a real-world understanding of how psychology impacts everyday life, so you will learn:
How we understand, think and learn about the world around us
How everyone uses verbal and non-verbal forms of communication
How biological and social factors influence behaviour
How mental abilities change as we age
Psychology is both an experimental and observational science. This means you will observe and measure human behaviour, tackle literature research, and develop, test, and evaluate theories. This culminates in conducting your own supervised research project in your final year, which is one of the corner stones of your degree. Our leading academic experts aim to help you develop a wide breadth of expertise. This means you’ll use many different types of techniques that demonstrate the links between brain and behaviour as part of the psychology core curriculum. You can switch to another Psychology pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later on. See 'How the course works' below for full details. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential for students who want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates are eligible to apply for further professional psychology training. Students on this course may have to undertake a PVG check if they choose a specific placement (optional) as part of the course. This course scored an impressive 95% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't just take our word for it: Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2021 for Teaching Quality. Guardian University Guide 2020 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback. National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
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 BSc (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee
| 25% | Nursing Professionals |
| 25% | Nursing Professionals |
| 15% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C or National 5 Application of Maths/ Lifeskills Maths at grade B. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:-
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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 University of Abertay Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Abertay Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #8
- #30
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #58
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 10 university rankings of University of Abertay Dundee
About University of Abertay Dundee
Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
