Psychology with Foundation Year

Psychologists explore behaviour – the ways our minds work, how we think and interact with the world and why we react in the ways we do. 

Our course covers a wide range of psychological study, from individual differences, personality and mental health, to biological and social psychology.

Psychologists explore behaviour using scientific methods such as observation, experiments, and statistical analysis. On the course, you might be conducting experiments, debating against fellow students on how we motivate people to make healthy eating choices, or assessing case studies.

We support our students to develop their natural curiosity, creating psychology graduates equipped to explore the human experience in an ethical, empathetic, and scientific manner. 

Some of the topics you’ll study include the influence of biology and genetics on behaviour, perception, and memory, understanding mental illness, and the importance of ethical practice.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year provides a route onto a degree if you don't meet the entry requirements but have the ability to study a degree.

At the end of your foundation year, you’ll have the option to transfer your study focus to Forensic Psychology, or Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy, or stay on the psychology course.  .

Features and benefits

Accredited course - Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Teaching expertise - You’re taught by a large and diverse teaching team, with specialist lecturers with a wide range of psychology specialisms.

Outstanding facilities - You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes an fNIRS imaging device, and multiple experimental testing laboratories, including four specialist research labs for experimental testing, and a further 12 multifunctional testing spaces. 

Internship opportunities - You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship to work on a research project.

Work-based learning - In year two, you’ll spend time in a work environment, applying your psychology theory to the workplace and gaining employability skills.