Course summary
The foundational year of the programme provides individuals with non-standard entrance requirements with thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful study in the Department of Psychology. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to the BA Psychology. The undergraduate programme of this degree has been carefully designed to build your confidence, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject-specific knowledge necessary to progress and succeed in the degree programme to which is linked. The total length of the degree programme with a Foundation year is four years full-time. The undergraduate psychology degree programme is designed for anyone from any academic background who is interested in understanding and developing psychological skills. Psychology is the study of people, their behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and motivations, which in turn promotes a greater appreciation of the human mind in a variety of contexts. Students who complete psychology degrees are well equipped for a career in almost any profession because studying psychology leads to the acquisition of transferable abilities such as communication skills, numeracy, teamwork, critical thinking, computing and independent learning. A distinctive feature of this Psychology programme is that it promotes a problem-based, practice-focused approach which helps to develop a broad range of skills in both science, industry and clinical settings. Therefore, not surprisingly, psychology students are well-equipped for competitive global markets and are in an ideal position to embrace changes and uncertainty. For these reasons, a psychology degree is constantly appreciated by employers who value the analytical and reasoning skills developed in a psychology programme. Indeed, according to the recent statistics on the Prospects website (a website supported by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit), around two-thirds of psychology graduates in the UK are in employment six months after graduating, while almost a quarter undertake further study or combine further study with work. Our programme offers a solid basis for all students for understanding multiple perspectives in psychology, including a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, and behaviour. This poses the foundation of students’ professional development and provides them with a clear understanding of the career path they might choose. Teaching and learning focus on developing core employability skills such as teamwork, coach-ability, problem-solving and a deep understanding of the latest research and its practical implications. The contemporary and global focus of our Psychology curriculum enhances the students’ understanding of the world and consequently gives them more work-related opportunities. Internships and/or work experience, although not mandatory, are encouraged and supported through the Student Office, which provides information and helps students in finding the right placement, during or after the completion of the Degree.
Modules
Foundation Year 0 Academic Writing English Language Skills Digital Skills Analytical and Professional Skills Historical Perspectives in Psychology Introduction to Psychobiology Introduction to Research Methods Year 1 Biological and Comparative Approaches to Psychology Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic process Design and Analysis of Psychological Investigations Ethical and Professional Skills for Psychologists Information Processing and Cognition Philosophical Foundations of Psychology Psychology of the Person Year 2 Biological Psychology Cognitive Psychology Developmental Psychology Personality and Individual Differences Qualitative Research Methods Quantitative Research Methods Social Psychology Year 3 Cognitive Neuroscience Group Dynamics Health Psychology Psychodynamic Psychology Psychology of Gender Diversity and Sexuality Dissertation (Research Project)
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of coursework, from essays to projects, group work to portfolios. No written exams in the mix! We use a block teaching schedule, which allows us to concentrate on two 15 credit modules or one 30 credit module every 6 weeks. To promote engagement, students will attend group preparation classes in the morning, as a way of facilitating learning through independent research, peer feedback, and critical thinking.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- P050
- Institution code:
- X05
- Campus name:
- Tottenham Court Road
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Currently, we are unable to consider international applications for face-to-face learning at our UK campus.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unlike full degrees, there are no set entry requirements for the foundation degree. You should however have some academic qualifications from secondary school education or vocational experience/training. We also recommend that students wishing to enter foundation programmes have English proficiency or equivalent to IELTS 5 as the courses are taught in English.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | 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
Tottenham Court Road
85 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 4TQ