Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Derby 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 | £21000 | £19000 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £24500 | £15000 - £22500 | £17000 - £27000 |
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Derby
Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22220 | £21019 | £24883 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19633 - £25833 | £16626 - £26469 | £19446 - £31702 |
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
Our Psychology course has research at its heart, a vibrant community of staff and students who are passionate about the subject, and course content designed with your future career in mind. At Derby you’ll study a wide range of theories and research methods to give you a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating subject.
Why choose this course?
We will introduce you to contemporary research into the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of behaviour. As part of your studies, you’ll look at the applications of psychology in a wide range of areas – from understanding the nature and causes of mental illness to investigating decision-making in real life situations.
Is this course for you?
There are plenty of opportunities to tailor your studies to match your personal interests and career aspirations through our wide selection of optional modules, whether that’s related to addiction, emotion, education, human behaviour or neuropsychology, allowing you to make an informed decision on your future career path.
How you will learn
Our course is research-led, which means you'll be taught by expert staff who are conducting influential studies into the specific areas of psychology you'll cover. You'll also benefit from guest lectures by world-class researchers. We have excellent facilities, so you’ll get to work in our computer labs with specialist software for experimental design. You'll also have access to EEG equipment for recording brain activity, eye tracker equipment for analysing eye movement and a Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children. We use a variety of assessment methods including essays, exams, posters, presentations, and reports to enable you to develop a wide range of transferable skills.
Opportunities and experiences
There are a range of volunteering opportunities available for students during the course and we encourage students to engage with these, to gain practical experience to bolster employability.
Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and so, provided you meet their criteria, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
Careers and employability
Psychological knowledge is invaluable in many walks of life, so your career options will be broad - our graduates are now enjoying success in roles including health service supervisors, assistant therapeutic care workers, and mental health support workers. This course also prepares you for further training in psychology and provides an essential platform if you would like to become a professional psychologist.
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 Derby
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology BSc (Hons)
| EU | £14900 | 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 | £14900 | 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
C800
University Rankings
of University of Derby
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 23 different rankings
Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #13
- #21
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #69
- #89
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #42
- #301
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 23 university rankings of University of Derby
About University of Derby
List of 218 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Derby - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: 1040 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Psychology BSc (Hons) University of Derby
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £22000 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (10%), Customer service occupations (10%), Finance Professionals (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%)
- University of Derby achieved the highest ranking for Psychology. It is ranked #21 in (Psychology). See all subject rankings for University of Derby.
- Psychology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Derby.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024