Psychology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Studying Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.<br/><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/>You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.<br/><br/>Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills.<br/><br/>The course is validated 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 the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.<br/><br/>You can choose to study Psychology as a 3-year BSc, a 4-year MSci degree, or a 4-year BSc that includes a Year in Industry or a Year Abroad.<br/><br/><strong>The BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year</strong> gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or are returning to education after a gap.