Psychology (Including Foundation Year)

What is the BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year)?

The BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.

You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.

Why this course

The BSc (Hons) Psychology (including Foundation Year) gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.

Year Zero prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into your first year and continue on to a full undergraduate degree programme.

Gain work experience alongside your studies by working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant, undertaking an internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners and supporting psychology outreach.

You’ll graduate on the path to a psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as clinical and educational psychology.

Who should apply

• Future chartered psychologists, therapists and counsellors

• Students wanting to work in neuroscience, health or data analysis

• Those aiming to further research in psychology

• Analytical thinkers with a scientific approach to psychology

Course Modules

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.