Psychology with Development and Education BSc (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Psychology with Development and Education BSc (Hons) and other courses in Psychology at University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 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 | |
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Median salary | £21667 | £17737 | £19705 |
25-75 percentile range | £19315 - £25593 | £13084 - £21950 | £13907 - £24896 |
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Course Description
Psychology is the scientific study of the most complex machine imaginable: the human mind. This BPS-accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree helps you learn how children develop, learn, reason, and socialise, as well as exploring atypical development including neurodivergence. The first two years of this degree are designed to help you dig deep into the science of psychology, learning the way humans think, feel and behave. In years three and four, you take more advanced options related to your specialist pathway, covering development and education in more depth. Our academic experts will give you a deep understanding of developmental and educational psychology, including:
Education and learning
A child’s place in society
How children interact with technology
How children develop
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. You can switch to another Psychology pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later on. This Psychology with Development and Education degree is accredited 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. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course scored an impressive 95% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). Students on this course may have to undertake a PVG check if they choose a specific placement (optional) as part of the course. 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 with Development and Education BSc (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee
20% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
15% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology
All Psychology courses of University of Abertay Dundee
Qualification requirements
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application at grade B accepted. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology with Development and Education BSc (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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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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BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking
BA (Hons) Game Design and Production
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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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #58
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- Psychology
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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