Psychology and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Psychology and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) and other courses in Psychology (Non-Specific) at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Strathclyde
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 | £21000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £27000 | £18500 - £25500 | £20000 - £31500 |
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22645 | £21480 | £25298 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19958 - £26287 | £16962 - £27014 | £19731 - £32244 |
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Course Description
Psychology studies human behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals. We offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK. The course covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.
Why Psychology and Human Resource Management at Strathclyde?
Study the science of behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals, across the lifespan.
Acquire skills in communication, numeracy and critical thinking
Single Honours graduates in Psychology are eligible for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Opportunity to undertake a summer research placement with an international researcher.
Work within our purpose-built experimental research labs
Your Career
Employers of recent graduates include Autism Initiative UK, Barnardos, the NHS, local councils, Quarriers and Scottish Marriage Care.
Recent graduate roles include:
Development Worker
Dual Diagnosis Project Worker
EAP Consultant
English teacher
Forensic Mental Health Advocate
Graduate Trainee
Healthcare Worker
Medical Care Assistant
Psychologist Assistant
Research 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 and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 20% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology (Non-Specific)
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Strathclyde
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
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.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19600 | year 1 |
| International | £19600 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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:
CN86
University Rankings
of University of Strathclyde
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
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- #164
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
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Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 82% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £16000 | 95 | Sunderland |
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Accounting & Human Resource Management BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 95% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £19600 | 219 | Glasgow |
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FAQ about Psychology and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) University of Strathclyde
- 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 £23895 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £28000 after graduation.
- Engineering professionals (20%), Natural and social science professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (15%), Information Technology Professionals (10%)
- 140 graduates rated the course 91. This means that 91% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #164 in (Business). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.
- Psychology and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 207 which is among the
Percentile among all Human Resource Management students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024