BSc Psychology and Counselling
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Counselling at Abertay University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.