Course summary
Course Overview Our Psychology Foundation Year prepares you to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Psychology or a related degree. You’ll study core topics with expert staff and develop the academic skills you need to progress. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can advance to our flexible BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, choosing to specialise in areas such as forensic, clinical, mental health, counselling or neuropsychology. Why study with us
- You’ll be introduced to psychology, and the scientific and empirical aspects of it, and understand how these are applied in real world situations.
- By the end of your first year you’ll have understood and learned about the major areas of psychology and the main methodologies.
- We continuously engage with employers to make sure our curriculum gives you the skills and knowledge the industry needs.
- You will be taught in short, focused blocks, allowing you to study one module at a time. This allows you to immerse yourself in the topic.
- You’ll have student membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) which gives you access to extra help, discounts and resources.
- In Years 1 and 2 you’ll cover core areas (from memory, thinking and language to the psychology of life span and the biological bases of behaviour).
- This course is accredited by the BPS, the learned and professional body, incorporated by the Royal Charter, for Psychology in the UK. We will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge that allows you to graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you achieve at least a lower second class honours degree.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - P
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | 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
Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
