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If you are looking for an alternative route onto our psychology degree, the integrated foundation year will build confidence and develop the academic and study skills to provide you with a firm foundation to progress on our BSc (Hons) Psychology.
Hands-on from the start
Put theory into practice with embedded practical activities in our psychology experiential learning lab – developing real skills for future careers.
Real-world experience
Apply your skills and knowledge with an optional placement year, or take part in an international exchange year by studying abroad. This builds your confidence and broadens your experience.
Explore your interests
You'll get to know the subjects you love. Course choices and our option-based final year gives you complete flexibility to focus on the areas of psychology that interest you the most.
This course is for you if...
you're interested in psychology but need to build foundational knowledge before pursuing a full degree
you value hands-on learning to gain a better understanding of your subject
you seek the freedom to better understand areas of psychology that interest you
you want to gain practical skills to help you progress your learning and elevate your understanding of psychology.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Plymouth
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