BSc Psychology (Mental Health)
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
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 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 17%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 20%
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?
87% 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?
91% 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 132 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).
Does BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.