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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801

Psychology and Childhood Studies

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham Newman University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Childhood Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Psychology and Childhood Studies will enable students to apply psychological knowledge and understanding to work with children and young people. The programme will teach students how to reach valid conclusions based on scientific underpinnings. The course will inform students about the practicalities of working with children and young people in research and social contexts, emphasis will be placed on current social and educational policies within child care and safeguarding. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Child Development and Learning
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Psychological Perspectives on Childhood
Social and Educational Contexts of Childhood
Applied Psychology with Children and Young People
UCAS Code:C801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,000
3 years£15,500£18,500£20,500
5 years£16,500£22,500£27,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birmingham Newman University

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