BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in psychology but do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate psychology degree. The foundation year provides a supportive environment for students to develop their knowledge and skills in psychology, before progressing onto the three-year honours degree. This course is ideal for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, while also developing valuable skills in research, analysis and critical thinking.

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The foundation year is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in psychological theories and methods, as well as practical experience of conducting research. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including dedicated computer labs and observation suites. The course is taught by experienced academics who are actively engaged in research and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress onto the three-year honours degree, where they will specialise in areas such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology or social psychology.

Discover the Best of Psychology Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in psychology. The university has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality teaching and research in the field, with expert staff who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with students. Located in the historic city of Canterbury, the university provides a vibrant and stimulating learning environment that is unmatched in terms of academic excellence and student experience. Students will have access to a range of facilities and resources, including cutting-edge research equipment, dedicated psychology labs and a wide range of extracurricular activities that provide valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.

Psychology seeks to understand thoughts, emotions, and behavior through scientific study. Explore this fascinating subject on a course that has employability embedded within it from start to finish.

You’ll gain insight into the practical application of psychology and build a broad range of academic, personal, and career skills. Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality, and giving you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Your Canterbury Christ Church Psychology degree is a great springboard into a career in the caring professions, education, business, management, or other people-focused occupations.

Many psychology graduates find employment in the caring professions, education, business and management, and other people-focused occupations. Others pursue careers as applied psychologists, or as academics and researchers.

Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives graduates of the single honors or major routes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical psychology, educational psychology, and health psychology.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

You will also need a GCSE grade of C/4 or above.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.