BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year
Psychology with Foundation Year
Are you considering a career in psychology but unsure of where to begin? The psychology degree with foundation year has been designed for curious individuals who need a little additional help before committing to a full university degree course but want to learn more about the workings of the human mind and the motivations behind human behavior.
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Course Overview
With your future career in mind, the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree with Foundation Year, accredited by the British Psychological Society, will expose you to a wide range of current research and help you develop the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue a career in psychology. You can customize your degree’s focus and specialize in areas that align with your career goals, giving you more control over your education and the chance to learn and experience ideas and concepts from a variety of different areas within psychology.
This course offers you the freedom and flexibility to select your area of interest within the vast field of psychology. Studying this new undergraduate psychology course give you access to a variety of contemporary, digital learning resources as well as potential career and educational alternatives. Our committed academic staff, which consists of PhD holders in psychology, published writers, and well-known industry practitioners worldwide, will also provide you with unwavering support.
This course offers you the freedom and flexibility to select your area of interest within the vast field of psychology. Studying this new undergraduate psychology course give you access to a variety of contemporary, digital learning resources as well as potential career and educational alternatives. Our committed academic staff, which consists of PhD holders in psychology, published writers, and well-known industry practitioners worldwide, will also provide you with unwavering support.
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Study level
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Undergraduate
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Duration
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4 years
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Award
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Foundation Year Entry Degrees
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Location
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Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds or Online
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Course details and modules
The foundation year modules are intended to provide you with a customized and comprehensive introduction to university life. By providing you with an introduction to the academic abilities and topic-specific information needed to succeed in your chosen degree subject, this first year of study will set you up for success in higher education.
You will study a range of engaging and thought-provoking subject modules on the course that are intended to pique your interest in fascinating psychology-related topics and help you gain highly sought-after, career-focused abilities. Choosing a psychology topic to concentrate on and creating your own research project at the conclusion of your final year of study will be the culmination of your education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the self-assurance and skills necessary to apply your psychological knowledge to a variety of fascinating job options and postgraduate study choices.
Throughout the course, you will receive one-on-one assistance from your instructors and academic skills tutors. You will also receive personal academic tutor support sessions and frequent invites to participate in online coffee mornings with other students and staff. Above all, the diverse professional and cultural backgrounds of our academic team will enable you to study through real-world context and comprehend how to use your newly acquired abilities in practice.
You will study a range of engaging and thought-provoking subject modules on the course that are intended to pique your interest in fascinating psychology-related topics and help you gain highly sought-after, career-focused abilities. Choosing a psychology topic to concentrate on and creating your own research project at the conclusion of your final year of study will be the culmination of your education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the self-assurance and skills necessary to apply your psychological knowledge to a variety of fascinating job options and postgraduate study choices.
Throughout the course, you will receive one-on-one assistance from your instructors and academic skills tutors. You will also receive personal academic tutor support sessions and frequent invites to participate in online coffee mornings with other students and staff. Above all, the diverse professional and cultural backgrounds of our academic team will enable you to study through real-world context and comprehend how to use your newly acquired abilities in practice.
Academic Experience
You will learn from a variety of psychology professionals in this course. A large number of our faculty members are engaged in ongoing research projects. They have written book chapters on applied psychology, presented at conferences both domestically and abroad, and published in scholarly journals. Our team comprises both current and previous practitioners with a focus on applying psychology in real-world settings, including healthcare, education, prisons, organizations, and therapeutic settings. The team as a whole participates in fundraising events for organizations like MIND and conducts workshops, making them very engaged in the professional psychological community.
Modules
This course can be completed in 4–12 years, which means you have up to 3 years to finish each level. However, the majority of our students want to finish the course in four or six years.
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Social World
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Examining Social Justice
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
- Core modules
- Introduction to studying Psychology (20 credits)
- Social Psychology (20 credits)
- Exploring Research in Psychology (20 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
- Biological Psychology (20 credits)
- Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)
- Core modules
- Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
- Quantitative Research Methods (20 credits)
- Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
- Positive Psychology (20 credits)
- Elective modules (select two)
- Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
- Occupational Psychology (20 credits)
- Clinical and Health Psychology (20 credits)
- Child Development and Educational Psychology (20 credits)
- Coaching Psychology (20 credits)
- Core modules
- Professional Development (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
- Elective modules (select three)
- Counselling Psychology: Mental Health and Illness (20 credits)
- Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (20 credits)
- Political Psychology (20 credits)
- Cyber Psychology (20 credits)
- Gender and Sexuality (20 credits)
Please be aware that our optional modules will only be offered if there is enough demand and funding. This implies that in order to account for this, we might need to curb numbers or modify or abandon modules.
Assessments
On the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year degree, there are no exams, unlike on more conventional degree programs. The purpose of your exams is to assist you in applying what you have learned to actual situations. This implies that after you graduate, you’ll be more equipped to use the knowledge and abilities you’ve acquired throughout the course in your professional capacity.
You will have the opportunity to complete a variety of helpful evaluation techniques as you progress through your course modules, including reflective and individual independent assignments created in collaboration with your course module leader, individual reports, case study analyses, role plays, and group presentations. The sole exam you’ll need to take for this course is to complete your research techniques requirements; the other tests are meant to equip you with the knowledge and abilities you’ll need for your future employment.
The purpose of the role-playing exercises in this course is to provide you with a rare chance to rehearse actual professional settings in a secure setting. Under the direction of your course instructor, you will get knowledge on how to administer a counseling session, give feedback on psychometrics, offer mental health therapies, and more.
You will have the opportunity to complete a variety of helpful evaluation techniques as you progress through your course modules, including reflective and individual independent assignments created in collaboration with your course module leader, individual reports, case study analyses, role plays, and group presentations. The sole exam you’ll need to take for this course is to complete your research techniques requirements; the other tests are meant to equip you with the knowledge and abilities you’ll need for your future employment.
The purpose of the role-playing exercises in this course is to provide you with a rare chance to rehearse actual professional settings in a secure setting. Under the direction of your course instructor, you will get knowledge on how to administer a counseling session, give feedback on psychometrics, offer mental health therapies, and more.
Digital Backpack
Upon enrolling in psychology program, you will receive access to your Digital Backpack, which is a compilation of digital materials designed to support you while you study. Here are just a few of the digital resources you will have at your disposal during your course:
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated zoom video conferencing
- Careers support in-person and online available through Futures, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
- Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us.
- Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support
- BPS resources and support
- GORILLA and JAMOVI industry software
Entry requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.
What do you need to study with us?
Our goal is to enable flexible and easy degree education so that learning can be as accessible as possible. We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer—we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows. Please be aware that only Chromebooks released in 2020 and after support Jamovi, which is a must for the course’s statistical components if you’re using one. You may access your course schedule, support services, learning resources, and our online library with nearly half a million volumes through ilearn, our cloud-based virtual campus. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students.
Eligibility
To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are more than 3 years old we may also ask to see your professional CV.
- Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must either submit a personal statement (350–550 words) or show up for an interview that will assess their study skills. This assertion ought to contain:
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.
Before you start studying
Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.
Career prospects
You will graduate from your study with a wide range of transferable abilities that will enable you to use your knowledge in a plethora of industries. This implies that after graduation, you’ll be equipped with the self-assurance to decide which professional job path is right for you and make life-altering choices.
What will the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year do for me?
Employers that have contributed to the development of this course include the UK Fire Service, independent consultants, clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, independent psychologists, and past graduates who are currently employed in a wide range of professions. Your course material has been adjusted to help you close current skill gaps in a variety of careers and professions across the globe as a result of your input.
With so many subjects to study and competencies to acquire, you’ll graduate with expertise in a variety of academic and professional domains, such as:
With so many subjects to study and competencies to acquire, you’ll graduate with expertise in a variety of academic and professional domains, such as:
- Communicating effectively in challenging situations
- Retrieving, comprehending, and using data
- Handling primary source material appropriately
- Problem solving and abstract and scientific reasoning
- Making critical judgements and evaluations
- Applying sensitivity to interpersonal factors
- Using effective personal planning and project management skills
You will receive thorough support and preparation for your university adventure during your Foundation Year, including:
Introduction and preparation: University-level teaching, learning, and evaluation techniques are presented to you in our Foundation Year courses. You’ll build a solid foundation for your degree studies by learning critical thinking skills, research strategies, and important study techniques.
Personalized support: our faculty members will mentor you during your Foundation Year. They’ll make sure that you have a seamless transition into your degree program and will be there to support you at every turn.
Immediate connection to your eventual degree: This degree courses are carefully aligned with the content of your program. Your selected degree will have a strong foundation if you study a Foundation Year, which will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration.
Better degree outcomes: your success and academic readiness are our top priorities. Through the enhancement of your self-assurance, academic proficiency, and topic comprehension, we enable you to attain optimal degree results and broaden your professional prospects.
Introduction and preparation: University-level teaching, learning, and evaluation techniques are presented to you in our Foundation Year courses. You’ll build a solid foundation for your degree studies by learning critical thinking skills, research strategies, and important study techniques.
Personalized support: our faculty members will mentor you during your Foundation Year. They’ll make sure that you have a seamless transition into your degree program and will be there to support you at every turn.
Immediate connection to your eventual degree: This degree courses are carefully aligned with the content of your program. Your selected degree will have a strong foundation if you study a Foundation Year, which will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration.
Better degree outcomes: your success and academic readiness are our top priorities. Through the enhancement of your self-assurance, academic proficiency, and topic comprehension, we enable you to attain optimal degree results and broaden your professional prospects.
What can I do after this course?
After completing your BSc Psychology with Foundation Year degree, you will have a variety of abilities that companies in practically every industry will find attractive. In the UK, between 15 and 20 percent of psychology graduates decide to pursue postgraduate studies in order to work as professional psychologists. Businesses in a variety of sectors are aware that competent psychology graduates can handle data, make reports that are clear and logical, and comprehend statistical forms of evidence and workplace behavior. As a result, the majority of graduates go on to work in fields where having these undergraduate-level abilities is highly valued.
As well as graduating with the possibility of continuing on to further study at master’s degree level or entering training to qualify as a professional psychologist, you’ll also have career options in front of you which could include:
As well as graduating with the possibility of continuing on to further study at master’s degree level or entering training to qualify as a professional psychologist, you’ll also have career options in front of you which could include:
- Psychotherapist
- Data analyst
- Support Worker
- Nursing
- Mental health professional
- Human resource manager
- Careers adviser
- Counsellor
- Journalist
- Marketing/advertising
- Police officer
- Social work
