This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
A Foundation Degree in Psychology with Sociology will help you develop a new understanding of how humans think and why they behave as they do, individually and societally. Learn from our industry-specialist lecturers about diverse topics as psychological and social theory and research, the impacts of crime, media and intimacy on psychology and how contemporary social issues shape childhood psychology. You will have the opportunity to develop work related skills in our real-life simulation suite. Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto the BSc (Hons) Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing (Top-Up). Alternatively, you could enter the workforce as a behavioural support worker, specialist mental health worker, or undertake further studies to specialise as a clinical psychologist, assistant psychologist, counsellor or teacher
Modules
Year One: Academic Study Skills, Personal Development, Investigating Psychology, Investigating Sociology and Social Theory, Work Related Learning, Qualitative Research Methods Theory and Application, Growing Pains: The Psychology of Childhood and Youth. Year Two: Professional Development, In the Real World: Social issues, problems and solutions, Crime, Media and Psychology, Work Based Learning, Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics: Theory and Application, Love, Intimacy and Personal Life.
Assessment method
You will learn in a variety of ways including via work-based learning and e learning. You will develop relevant practical skills underpinned with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare you for a rapidly evolving professional environment across a variety of health and care settings. Learning takes place in classrooms, lecture theatres and the simulation suite. You will also participate in lectures, group work and self-directed study. You will be given opportunities to present group work to your peers developing your skills in public speaking and thus increasing your self-confidence. You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning methods including written and practical assignments, work-based projects, presentations, peer work and independent study. A variety of methods will be used for assessments such as reports, essays, observation, portfolios, reflection, and presentations. Assessment is carried out through in-course technical reports, presentations, case studies, peer assessments and work-based projects.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L541
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Scottish Higher - C
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA