University of Glasgow
Philosophy/Psychology MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Philosophy/Psychology MA (Hons) and other courses in psychology (non-specific) at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in psychology (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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 £22000 £23000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £24000 £18000 - £26500 £22500 - £31500


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

Course Description

Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument. We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It is about understanding how people think, act, react and interact; and how this understanding can help us, as psychologists, help people on an individual basis but also help address wider societal issues through academic endeavours and professional practice. The possible pathways a degree in psychology can take you on are endless, such is the value of the graduate and psychological literacy and analytical skills you acquire during the degree. Our school brings together world-leading expertise in experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience in order to advance the understanding of human and animal behaviour.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy/Psychology MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow

15% Caring personal services
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Other Educational Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Information Technology Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Philosophy/Psychology, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #87 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #94 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #128 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 35 university rankings of University of Glasgow

About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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