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BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (Full-time, September Start)

Study core psychological science — cognition, research methods, and applied domains — with routes toward graduate psychology careers.

UCAS Code

C800

Start Date

September

Award

BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Fee per year

£8,250

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (Full-time, September Start)

Course overview

The foundation year builds academic skills, numeracy, and introductory psychology knowledge before you join the main BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Small-group teaching supports confidence in writing, research literacy, and study strategies for higher education.

Entry requirements

  • 64 UCAS points or equivalent
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
  • Commitment to progression onto the full honours programme

Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Psychology20 credits

  • Research Methods 120 credits

  • Brain and Behaviour20 credits

Year 2

  • Cognitive and Biological Psychology20 credits

  • Research Methods 220 credits

  • Social and Developmental Psychology20 credits

Year 3

  • Applied Psychology Electives20 credits

  • Independent Research Project40 credits

  • Professional Issues in Psychology20 credits

How you learn

Lectures, research workshops, lab-style sessions, and guest talks from practising psychologists.

Assessment

Examinations, lab reports, research proposals, and a final-year dissertation.

Careers

Graduate roles in research assistance, HR, education support, and healthcare pathways pending further training.

Progression

MSc programmes, doctoral training, and BPS-accredited postgraduate routes where applicable.

Fees & finance

£8,250 per year.

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How to apply

Apply via UCAS using institution and course codes listed on the course page.

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