Psychology with foundation year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Unlock the secrets of human behaviour, explore contemporary psychology issues and develop practical skills for an impactful career in psychology and beyond.

Foundation year\
The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques.

Degree

* Build your expertise in psychology\
Understand human behaviour, mental health, and neuropsychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. You’ll learn through applied, career-focused projects and research-led teaching designed to prepare you for roles in healthcare, research, business, and beyond.

* Explore contemporary topics\
Trace psychology’s journey from its early roots to modern areas like diversity and cyberpsychology. Discover how the brain works, how its connections shape our thoughts, and how people behave as individuals and in society.

* Develop research and analytical skills\
Gain experience in ethical practice, research design, data collection, and analysis. Apply these skills to projects that match your interests and prepare you for professional practice.

* our career starts here\
This BPS-accredited course is your first step towards becoming a psychologist. Progress to specialist areas like clinical, counselling, forensic, educational, or sport psychology – or explore careers in marketing, HR, AI, or computing.

Why you should study this course

Professional accreditation: kickstart your career with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), necessary for further postgraduate study. *See the accreditation section on our website for more information on requirements.*

Trending topics in psychology: explore issues shaping the societal landscape, such as artificial intelligence, gender and contemporary psychological interventions.

Specialist real-world facilities: access psychology-specific software and facilities such as an observation suite, multisensory labs and VR headsets, mirroring professional environments and supporting employability.

Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects and put your learning into practice with an optional placement year.

Industry and community connections: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong links to schools, NHS trusts and community organisations which could provide placement, research and volunteering opportunities.

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