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MSci Psychology

University of Nottingham

Institution
University of Nottingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology
UCAS code
C803
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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Real offers for this course

Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MSci Psychology (C803) at the University of Nottingham for 2027 entry so far.

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What students say

Based on about 85 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 77%
  • Assessment and feedback: 73%
  • Academic support: 79%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 78%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Caring personal services: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 8%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 17%
  • West Midlands: 11%
  • East of England: 12%
  • London: 27%
  • South East: 12%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%
  • Access course: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.

What do graduates of MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham?

82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham?

The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.

Is MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham accredited?

Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Does MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on MSci Psychology at University of Nottingham?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.