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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CL86

Psychology and Anthropology

Durham University
Durham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£34,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Anthropology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details This British Psychological Society accredited degree explores what it means to be human, including our relationship to other species. You will be taught by staff who are leading researchers in their fields, including those with expertise in both subjects. In Psychology, you will study cognitive, biological, social and developmental perspectives. International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Numerous areas that overlap with other subjects
Including culture
Environmental issues
Evolution
Genetics
Forensics
Literature
Health
Music
Politics
Primate behaviour
Religion
Reproduction
Skeletal anatomy and many others still
UCAS Code:CL86
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

666 in higher level subjects, including mathematics at standard level grade 5 (if not taken at higher level).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£34,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£102,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£38,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£53,500

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 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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
91%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Durham University

Durham University offers Psychology and Anthropology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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