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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CX83

Education and Psychology

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Education and Psychology at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Join a unique programme combining the world-class research-led teaching you expect from a Russell Group University and accreditation from the British Psychological Society, a hallmark of quality to employers. The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 5 for Education and top 10 for Psychology in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026 and Guardian University Guide 2026). You’ll gain the scientific research skills you need to critique educational policy alongside influential academics. International tuition fees are £24,800 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 97% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introductory Psychology
Educational Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology and Education
Developmental Psychology and Learning
Social Psychology and Inclusion
Educational Policy and Practice
Cognitive Psychology and Educational Applications
Psychology of Digital Learning and Technology
UCAS Code:CX83
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Typical offer: AAB. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB, to include grade A in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,400

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£25,000£28,000
5 years£22,500£28,000£32,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£26,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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

59%Working
13%Studying
13%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
53%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
97%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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