Middlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview Why study BSc Psychology with Neuroscience with Foundation Year at Middlesex? This course is designed for students who may not initially meet the entry requirements for a psychology degree or those who feel they need a preparatory year. Successfully completing the foundation year guarantees direct progression to one of our esteemed three-year psychology degree courses. We have a remarkable track record of nurturing foundation year students into highly successful graduates, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a strong start in psychology. What will you learn? Explore the intricacies of psychology through interactive lectures, workshops, and labs. Develop a strong foundation, progressing to specialized areas like neuroscience. Acquire skills for diverse careers—counselling, social work, or academia. Our British Psychological Society accreditation ensures top-notch education, while state-of-the-art facilities enhance your learning experience. How do we support your career development? This course opens doors to excellent employment prospects in counselling, social work, teaching, academia, law, business management, and education. Our state-of-the-art facilities and specialized equipment enhance your learning experience, both online and offline, providing valuable hands-on training. Additionally, our accreditation by the British Psychological Society offers the potential for chartership in Psychology, a testament to the quality of our programs. With the Foundation Year, you can kickstart your university journey without resits, ensuring a seamless transition into higher education. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-psychology
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:
- C0FY
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 - 64 points
A level - DEE - DDE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-psychology
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/entry-requirements-for-undergraduates
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | Year 1 |
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
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT