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BSc Psychology (Mental Health)

Nottingham Trent University

Institution
Nottingham Trent University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology (Mental Health)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
PSYC054_1
Median salary
£28,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 33 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 82%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 55 students who started

  • Continued on course: 79%
  • Left higher education: 19%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 38 graduates who answered

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 17%
  • Further study: 9%
  • Unemployed: 4%

Most common jobs

  • Therapy professionals: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 375 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 36%
  • West Midlands: 14%
  • East of England: 16%
  • London: 13%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University earn?

The median salary is £22,500 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 £2,000 more than the UK median for Psychology and health.

What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University do next?

86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University?

The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Is BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University 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 BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University?

79% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.