BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year

Psychology is the science of behaviour and its manifestation about the human condition. Through studying psychology, you will learn about why people do what they do in a wide variety of contexts and how to use insights towards personal development and growth. As a psychologist, you will be trained in our current understanding of action, thought and emotion, as well as how to advance that knowledge through research and how to apply it ethically in the real world - be it in your personal life, work or informing public policy. Psychologists' skills are highly valued in many careers.Our School of Psychology is one of the largest in the country. Our friendly staff, including teaching, administrative and technical support, will go the extra mile for our students. You will also have access to in-house Coaching for Academic Success and outstanding research and teaching and learning facilities.If you want to join us to study for a degree in psychology but don't have the standard entry requirements, then our one-year Foundation course is perfect for you. Upon successful completion of the Foundation course, you will be eligible to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Psychology, or one of our specialised pathways.
There are many jobs and careers that are options for you with a BSc Psychology degree. These include jobs within the allied psychology sector, such as: employment specialist, psychological wellbeing practitioner, social prescribing link worker, wellbeing manager, mental health social worker, FE psychology teacher, research assistant or assistant psychologist. Some of these many require further training that we can help you with.

64 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:

A Levels

BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP

BTEC Diploma – MM

Access to HE Diploma

T Levels

International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.

In addition to one of the above, you should have: -

GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics.