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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C803
Psychology (with Placement Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Placement Year) at University of Staffordshire. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychology is part of our everyday lives, from how we react to different environments through to the impact of social media on our wellbeing. Our single honours Psychology degree will give you a deeper understanding of the mind and why we behave the way we do. The focus will be on applying your knowledge in the real world. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Human Learning
Developmental Psychology across the Lifespan
Social Psychology and Group Behaviour
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
Health Psychology and Wellbeing
Psychology Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:C803
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 96 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
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▼ 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
93%Student voice
89%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 Staffordshire
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