Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Psychologists explore behaviour – the ways our minds work, how we think and interact with the world and why we react in the ways we do. Our course covers a wide range of psychological study, from individual differences, personality and mental health, to biological and social psychology.Psychologists explore behaviour using scientific methods such as observation, experiments, and statistical analysis. On the course, you might be conducting experiments, debating against fellow students on how we ...Read more

Psychologists explore behaviour – the ways our minds work, how we think and interact with the world and why we react in the ways we do. Our course covers a wide range of psychological study, from individual differences, personality and mental health, to biological and social psychology.Psychologists explore behaviour using scientific methods such as observation, experiments, and statistical analysis. On the course, you might be conducting experiments, debating against fellow students on how we motivate people to make healthy eating choices, or assessing case studies.We support our students to develop their natural curiosity, creating psychology graduates equipped to explore the human experience in an ethical, empathetic, and scientific manner. Some of the topics you’ll study include the influence of biology and genetics on behaviour, perception, and memory, understanding mental illness, and the importance of ethical practice.The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year provides a route onto a degree if you don't meet the entry requirements but have the ability to study a degree.At the end of your foundation year, you’ll have the option to transfer your study focus to Forensic Psychology, or Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy, or stay on the psychology course. .


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Accredited course

- Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).-


Teaching expertise

- You’re taught by a large and diverse teaching team, with specialist lecturers with a wide range of psychology specialisms.-


Outstanding facilities

- You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes an fNIRS imaging device, and multiple experimental testing laboratories, including four specialist research labs for experimental testing, and a further 12 multifunctional testing spaces. -


Internship opportunities

- You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship to work on a research project.-


Work-based learning

- In year two, you’ll spend time in a work environment, applying your psychology theory to the workplace and gaining employability skills.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Psychology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Parnian
07 Nov 23

Very supportive and welcoming environment. Love the campus and staff. Would be great if they could add more variety to societies especially dance societies...Read more

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RUBY
07 Nov 23

Student support is great, feel like there’s always someone or some service to reach out to for help with whatever it is you need. Tutors are friendly and it’s not intimidating to..Read more

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A level

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CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

e.g. BB, CDD or equivalent

A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points from up to three A levels or equivalent qualifications.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 80 UCAS Tariff Points.

To include Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade 4 Higher Level in English Language and Mathematics.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass (A*-C) as a condition of offer

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
84%
Sociology
30%
English Literature
18%
Biology
17%
History
13%
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Parnian
07 Nov 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Very supportive and welcoming environment. Love the campus and staff. Would be great if they could add more variety to societies especially dance societies....
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R
RUBY
07 Nov 23
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Student support is great, feel like there’s always someone or some service to reach out to for help with whatever it is you need. Tutors are friendly and it’s not intimidating to...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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