Psychology
Discover how a Psychology degree could help you understand human behaviour, develop valuable analytical and communication skills and prepare for opportunities across health, education, research, business and community services.
✓ Foundation Year options available
✓ Flexible study options
✓ Support from application to enrolment
Is a Psychology Degree Worth It?
Psychology explores how people think, feel, learn and behave. It can help you understand individuals, relationships, organisations and the wider factors that influence human behaviour.
A Psychology degree can help you develop valuable skills in research, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis.
Many of our students are interested in mental health and wellbeing, while others want to use their understanding of human behaviour in areas such as education, business, research, marketing or community support.
Why Is Psychology Important?
Psychology helps us understand the way people respond to experiences, relationships, environments and challenges.
Psychological knowledge is used across mental health services, schools, workplaces, charities, businesses, research organisations and the criminal justice system.
Professionals with an understanding of psychology can contribute to improving wellbeing, supporting vulnerable people, understanding customer behaviour and developing more effective services.
What Could I Earn?
Salaries vary depending on experience, specialism and location.
United Kingdom
• Entry-level and assistant roles: £24,000–£32,000
• Mid-level and experienced roles: £32,000–£50,000
• Qualified psychologist and senior specialist roles: £49,000–£75,000+
London
• Entry-level and assistant roles: £28,000–£38,000
• Mid-level and experienced roles: £38,000–£56,000
• Qualified psychologist and senior specialist roles: £56,000–£86,000+
Higher salary ranges normally apply to professionally qualified psychologists and senior specialists who have completed further postgraduate or doctoral training.
What Careers Can a Psychology Degree Lead To?
A Psychology degree can support entry into roles such as:
• Assistant Psychologist
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Research Assistant
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Substance Misuse Support Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Human Resources Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Market Research Executive
With additional professional training, graduates may work towards careers such as:
• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Occupational Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Sport and Exercise Psychologist
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
• Counsellor or Psychotherapist
Professional psychology careers normally require further accredited postgraduate or doctoral training. An undergraduate Psychology degree alone does not qualify someone to practise as a psychologist.
Do I Need Previous Qualifications?
Not necessarily.
Many universities offer Foundation Year pathways designed for students who:
• Have been out of education for several years
• Do not meet traditional entry requirements
• Have overseas qualifications
• Want to build confidence before starting a degree
A Foundation Year provides additional academic support and can help students progress onto a full degree programme.
Is This Course Right For Me?
Psychology may be a good fit if you:
✓ Are interested in why people think, feel and behave in different ways
✓ Want to understand mental health, relationships and human development
✓ Enjoy analysing information and considering different explanations
✓ Want to develop research and communication skills
✓ Are prepared to complete further training for professional psychology roles
Psychology is not only about counselling or mental health. Degree courses normally include scientific research, statistics, report writing and the study of different psychological theories.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don’t need to know which Psychology course or career pathway is right for you before contacting us.
There are many Psychology-related degree programmes available across the UK, including Psychology, Psychology with Counselling, Psychology with Criminology, Business Psychology and Psychology with a Foundation Year.
Each course may have different entry requirements, accreditation arrangements, study formats and career pathways.
Our team can help you:
✓ Check your eligibility
✓ Explore Foundation Year options
✓ Find suitable universities and campuses
✓ Understand student finance options
✓ Navigate the application process
Simply tell us about your background and career goals, and we'll help you find the most suitable pathway.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Book a free consultation and discover which courses may be available to you.