BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year
This full-time psychology degree explores human behaviour and mental processes, alongside the methods used to study them. It covers social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology, with practical research training throughout. A four-year route includes a foundation year for applicants who need to develop their academic and study skills before progressing to the degree. A three-year degree route is also available.
About this course
This psychology degree examines human behaviour and mental processes through biological, cognitive, social and developmental perspectives. You will build an understanding of how psychologists investigate behaviour, apply ethical standards and interpret evidence.
A substantial part of the course focuses on research skills. You will learn to plan studies, collect data, use quantitative and qualitative methods, and analyse and interpret findings. The course also considers psychology in professional and everyday settings, including health, crime, clinical practice and business.
The full-time degree is available over three years. A four-year full-time route with a foundation year is also available for students who need additional preparation before beginning degree-level study.
What you will study
You will study:
• Data, research, communication, academic and professional skills • Social and developmental psychology • Biological and cognitive psychology • Psychological research methods, including research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation • Ethical standards in psychological research • Advanced social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology • Advanced research methods • Psychology’s history, essential issues and individual differences • Psychology of everyday life • Psychological applications in professional contexts • Forensic and clinical psychology • A research project
Topics may also include health psychology, crime and forensic psychology, and business applications of psychology.
Modules
Foundation
- Data Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development for Practitioners
Year 1
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
Year 2
- Advanced Social and Developmental Psychology
- Advanced Research Methods
- Advanced Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Essential Issues in Psychology, History and Individual Differences
Year 3
- Psychology of Everyday Life
- Psychological Applications in Professional Contexts
- Forensic and Clinical Psychology
- Research Project
Assessment
Assessment may include written assignments, essays, laboratory reports, practical activities, presentations, group work, reflective writing, research proposals, portfolios and research projects.
Entry requirements
Standard entry: 96 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels or an equivalent qualification, for example CCC. Other accepted routes include the Irish Leaving Certificate (BBCCC), Scottish Highers (BBCCC), a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM in a related subject, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points.
Applicants also need at least three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.
Foundation entry: a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points.
Applicants who meet either the foundation or standard entry criteria but have been out of study for five years must pass an academic interview.
Level 3 entry may be considered for applicants who do not meet the normal requirements but can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and potential to benefit from the course, such as through relevant work experience and professional development.
Non-standard entry for mature applicants aged 21 or over requires an Ofqual-recognised academic Level 3 qualification, or a Level 2 qualification in the intended field plus work experience in that field within the previous five years. An academic interview is required.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 at Academic level, or an equivalent English language qualification.
Careers
This course may support progression towards further training or roles in areas such as clinical, counselling, occupational, sport or forensic psychology. Other possible directions include education, healthcare, mental health and wellbeing support, social work, therapy, human resources, research, teaching and policy development.
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