BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 85%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at University of Essex do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at University of Essex?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at University of Essex?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.