
Psychology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Examine the concepts and approaches of modern psychology, and develop core academic skills, on our BSc Psychology with Foundation course.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in psychology if you do not have the typical entry requirements.
Throughout your studies, you will:
- build your knowledge of current and historical approaches in psychology
- explore and evaluate current research methods and applications – and learn how to cond...
Examine the concepts and approaches of modern psychology, and develop core academic skills, on our BSc Psychology with Foundation course.<br/><br/>This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in psychology if you do not have the typical entry requirements.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- build your knowledge of current and historical approaches in psychology<br/><br/><br/>- explore and evaluate current research methods and applications – and learn how to conduct research of your own<br/><br/><br/>- develop a critical understanding of ethical issues in research and professional practice.<br/><br/><br/>Youll also benefit from our superb facilities, which include:<br/><br/><br/>• MRI scanner, TMS, and EEG/ERP<br/><br/><br/><br/>- virtual reality, vision, pain, sensory and psychophysiology labs<br/><br/><br/>- infant observation rooms.<br/><br/><br/><strong>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/psychology-ug/bsc-psychology-with-foundation.</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C802
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects.
A level
C,C,C
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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