Health Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Worcester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Health Psychology BSc (Hons) and other courses in psychology and health at University of Worcester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in psychology and health.
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 and health 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 | £21000 | £19500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £23500 | £14000 - £23000 | £17000 - £27500 |
All Psychology courses of University of Worcester
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 | £22462 | £18500 | £28500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19692 - £27769 | £15000 - £26500 | £18500 - £43000 |
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Course Description
Overview
Health Psychology deals with the impact of psychology on the motivations, thoughts and feelings underpinning human health related behaviours.
At Worcester, this degree focuses on how you can apply the knowledge of psychology to promote healthier lifestyles. You'll explore ways to facilitate positive behaviour change to help people lose weight or stop smoking, for example.
Through understanding the application of health psychology you will also gain skills that can be applied to improving the healthcare system and supporting people to manage chronic health and illness.
Key features
- A welcoming, professional community of students and lecturers, including the Worcester Psychology Society, with guest speakers, group trips, social nights and a peer mentoring scheme
- A focus on health psychology, but also bringing in core areas of psychology to explore research into issues such as eating disorders, pain and stress management
- A personalised learning journey; choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies
- Modules and assessments designed with an emphasis on experiential learning which will help you be an active and passionate learner, They will also help you to understand the challenges global societies will face tomorrow and how psychology plays a role in addressing these.
- ‘Assessments for life’ designed to reflect the key skills that employers of psychology graduates value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond.
- Excellent facilities and links with national and local organisations, including NHS trusts, Worcestershire Strategic Health Authority, IAPT and local charities.
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Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.
The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
Recent University of Worcester achievements
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)
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 Health Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Worcester
30% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Caring personal services |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for psychology and health
All psychology and health courses of University of Worcester
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation year
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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 Worcester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Worcester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #59
- #76
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #76
- #96
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 10 university rankings of University of Worcester
About University of Worcester
The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.
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Student composition of University of Worcester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Worcester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6750
- postgraduates:
- 1230
- Total:
- 7980
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023