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Psychology (with Foundation Year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)
Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year) provides an alternative route into undergraduate study if, for example, you don’t have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year Psychology degree.
It is also appropriate for students who have been out of formal education for some years and want a year of broader education before progressing to the specifics of their chosen course.
As part of an integrated four-year programme, the foundation year offers an excellent introduction to studying science subjects at the university level – before you progress to Year 1 of the BPS-accredited Psychology degree. You also have the option to transfer to the BSc Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology, BSc Psychology with Neuropsychology or BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology.
As well as a broad introduction to scientific subjects such as biology, maths, computer science, and IT and communications skills, you’ll get a taste of studying psychology at a higher level. Under the supervision of one of our academics, you’ll plan and conduct research on a relevant topic in psychology – developing the same research skills you’ll need to complete your undergraduate dissertation or research project.
Successful completion of any of our BPS-accredited Psychology degrees confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Registration, setting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist in any of the main psychological professions (clinical, educational, counselling, health, developmental, cognitive neuroscience, applied behaviour analysis).
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Modules
Course Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- C80F
- Institution code:
- B06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Including: AS-levels, General Studies
T Level
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
UCAS Tariff64-104
Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths or equivalent required.
We can accept combinations of level 3 qualifications.
Scottish Higher
Accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths grade C/4 or equivalent required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Diplomas and Certificate are accepted.
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas, Cambridge Technical Certificates and Diplomas; Irish Leaving Certificate. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
International Applicants
We are currently unable to accept applications from international students for this course.
If you are an international student your recommended route of study for this degree is through our International College. Successful completion of Year 0 of the equivalent International programme guarantees entry to Year 1 of the same Bangor University degree programme. Through this route, Year 0 is delivered at Bangor University International College (BUIC) located at the heart of our University Campus and run by our partner, Oxford International Education Group.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.
To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
Our admissions process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.
International students: We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026. More information on tuition fees and scholarships for International applicants can be found here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition
All fees stated may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date fees information please see our course pages.
Course contact details
Contact Bangor University
Email:admissions@bangor.ac.uk
Phone:01248 383717
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