Psychology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Psychology with a Foundation Year**<br/>How do people think, perceive and feel? Psychology is the scientific understanding of human behaviour that opens doors to a wide range of careers, from clinical, business and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, public relations and human resources.<br/><br/>Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychologys scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research.<br/><br/>After successful completion of the foundation year, you progress to the three or four-year Psychology courses.<br/><br/>**Your future**<br/>Our graduates currently have excellent graduate employment prospects, working in clinical, forensic and occupational psychology or in allied fields related to therapy, teaching, or social work. Many work in communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations and publishing.<br/><br/>If you choose an undergraduate programme with a placement year you can spend a year working with professional psychologists in, for example, the NHS, the Prison Service or another government agency or in a business setting and gain experience that will enhance your employability.<br/><br/>Our experience schemes allow students to either gain practical experience of ongoing research projects or to gain an insight into the workplace and the local community.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!