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BA Psychology and Sociology

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology and Sociology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-PSYSOC
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 75%
  • Learning opportunities: 62%
  • Assessment and feedback: 65%
  • Academic support: 79%
  • Organisation and management: 50%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • 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: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 62 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 64%
  • Working and studying: 13%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 3%

Most common jobs

  • Caring personal services: 30%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 43%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 1%
  • Scotland: 83%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 55%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 30%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.

What do graduates of BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling do next?

88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling?

75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.

Is BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling accredited?

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

Does BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Psychology and Sociology at University of Stirling?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.