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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CX83

Psychology and Education Studies

University of Derby
Derby, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the BA (Hons) Psychology and Education Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Accredited by the British Psychological Society*, this exciting new degree brings together the best of Psychology and Education Studies. You’ll be taught by experts conducting influential studies and deepen your understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE Boost your employability Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Skilled and forward-thinking psychologist whilst making you an authority on education and educational equality
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
HOW YOU’LL LEARN:
STUDY OPTIONS:
UCAS Code:CX83
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points106

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£26,000
3 years£16,000£20,000£23,500
5 years£19,000£24,500£29,500

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%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
87%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Psychology and Education Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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