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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year*
Course Overview
Our four-year BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Foundation Year will give you the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject in terms of the science and theories of psychology and their application in everyday life.
The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of psychology, social sciences and research methods alongside study skills development. It is designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
With this preparation, you will be ready to build and deepen your understanding of the science of psychology through our range of core modules. You will also be able to choose specialized option modules according to your areas of interest or that relate to a particular career path you wish to follow upon graduation.
As a psychology graduate, you may use your qualification as the basis for a career as a professional psychologist or enter a wide range of other professions, including teaching, human resource management, the police, the armed forces and social work.
Why study this course?
- This degree will give you a good foundation, allowing you to work in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings, including local authority teams, health promotion projects, refugee and asylum service hospitals, sheltered accommodation, hospices and day centres, and residential care units.
- Graduates with a health and social care background are also in a good position to be considered for careers in health education and health promotion, welfare, health research, community mental health and commissioning and care management services.
- Graduates may seek roles as service managers and coordinators, in advocacy, education and training, or as technicians and support workers helping children and families, older and disabled people, drug and alcohol abusers, and people with mental health problems.
- Introduction to Psychology: An overview of major psychological theories and concepts.
- Biological Bases of Behavior: Study of the physiological mechanisms underlying behavior.
- Cognitive Psychology: Examination of mental processes such as perception, memory, and decision-making.
- Developmental Psychology: Understanding of human development from infancy through adulthood.
- Social Psychology: Exploration of how individuals are influenced by social contexts.
- Research Methods in Psychology: Training in research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Career progression
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to pursue many career paths. The more traditional routes include clinical, forensic, occupational, educational, health, sport and exercise psychology, counselling, and teaching and research.
In addition, there are broader career options such as:
- Personnel management
- Research
- Sport and exercise
- Advice work
- Social work
- Law enforcement
- Healthcare.
Psychology graduates can also progress to graduate schemes which are long-term employment contracts, usually with a large corporate company offering advanced training packages.
Postgraduate training and study are a requirement to become a Chartered Psychologist. Due to course entry requirements, many psychology graduates spend a year or more getting work experience before embarking on postgraduate study. Postgraduate study is available in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational, occupational, sport and exercise, or forensic psychology.
Entry Requirements
UCAS points: 48
Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable
GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9
IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band (Non-native speakers)
If you did not study GCSEs / A-Levels and have non-traditional entry qualifications or relevant work experience we will be happy to consider your application.
You will be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.
The compulsory work placement (taken during Level HE5 of the course) involves regular unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. If you’ll be undertaking a placement that involves regulated activity you’ll have to get an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) beforehand. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. You don’t need to apply for DBS Enhanced Disclosure before starting the course.
The School of Health and Sports Science
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Dr Morris Anglin, Dean of School of Health and Sports ScienceOur highly qualified lecturers bring expertise from a wide range of sectors. Whether you are starting your journey or advancing your career, our academic team will provide an exceptional learning experience.
The School of Health and Sports Science
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Dr Morris Anglin, Dean of School of Health and Sports ScienceOur highly qualified lecturers bring expertise from a wide range of sectors. Whether you are starting your journey or advancing your career, our academic team will provide an exceptional learning experience.
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year*
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