Psychology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Psychology and is ideal for those are interested in Psychology but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. <br/><br/>Studying a BSc in Psychology with a Foundation Year will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.<br/>You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.<br/><br/>With an extensive range of final year optional modules, you will also have the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.<br/><br/>You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.<br/><br/>Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.