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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801

Psychology and Psychological Practice

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the Msci (Hon) Psychology and Psychological Practice provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Embark on our thrilling four-year MSci journey in applied psychology! Blend BSc and Masters-level study with hands-on placements. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, it’s your exciting first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Social and Organisational Psychology
Cognitive and Biological Psychology
Individual Differences and Assessment
Applied Clinical Psychology
Forensic and Educational Psychology Practice
UCAS Code:C801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA A*AA including one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics or Statistics. Specified subjects excluded for entry: We do not accept General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

7,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

International Students International Baccalaureate Diploma: English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuitio

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£23,500£28,500
5 years£25,000£29,000£38,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
90%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Psychology and Psychological Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#11UK Ranking
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