Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Psychology

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

About this course

Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year option) at BU?

  • Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities

  • Learn through mentorship from staff and benefit from talks by nationally and internationally renowned speakers from a variety of fields and disciplines

  • Benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts

  • Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice

  • Study diverse topics that will prepare you for a range of careers, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic settings) or outside (such as in HR, the police, marketing or management)

  • Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts

    - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for Psychology, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3222 Child and early years officers

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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