Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
About this course
MSci / BA in Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics, an interdisciplinary degree combining the scientific study of mind and behaviour with logical reasoning and linguistic analysis. Core topics include Statistics. Students can choose to graduate after three years with a BA degree or stay for an optional fourth year to complete an extended project in Experimental Psychology and allied disciplines, resulting in an integrated Master’s degree. The first year builds foundational knowledge across all three core areas through Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Neurophysiology, and Probability theory and statistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 25%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 490 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 58%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Neurophysiology
- Probability theory and statistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £55,500. The £39,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 223 UCAS points.
Is Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.