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UndergraduateMaster of PsychologyUCAS: C802

Psychology

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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5 yearsDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Plymouth, the MPsych Psychology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Stand out with a masters-level qualification in advanced psychology, tailored to your chosen career, on this flagship four-year degree. Active learning Learn as you practise, applying your knowledge in practical activities within our psychology experiential learning lab, and building experience from the start. Real-world experience Apply your skills and knowledge with an optional placement year, or take part in an international exchange year by studying abroad. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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UCAS Code:C802
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£93,500

Home Student Fee

£10,300

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 — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£32,000

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 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

73%Working
10%Studying
6%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Helena Kennedy Foundation

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth offers Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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