Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

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.

What you'll do

• 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).

Accreditations

• 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.

Future Careers

Our Psychology Foundation Year degree is your first step towards a career as a professional psychologist.

As a graduate you could also take up positions in a range of organisations, including the Police, Prison Service and NHS. You could also work in social and community services, health authorities and in the pharmaceutical industry. Or your career could be in education and training.