Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Full Time Including Foundation Year

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Full time including foundation year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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**Investigate the developing mind, apply social psychology to current events, and develop a scientific understanding of human experience with our BSc Psychology degree**Explore human psychology, from behaviour to emotions and brain development with our BSc Psychology degree. On this course, you will learn how psychology applies to the individual, institutions, and even to politics.Our psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. By successfully completing this course ...Read more


Investigate the developing mind, apply social psychology to current events, and develop a scientific understanding of human experience with our BSc Psychology degree

Explore human psychology, from behaviour to emotions and brain development with our BSc Psychology degree. On this course, you will learn how psychology applies to the individual, institutions, and even to politics.Our psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. By successfully completing this course you will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).


A supportive community

We are smaller than many other universities. This means the psychology department can foster a community that provides you with support from staff and peers. Our BSc Psychology student, Maya, tells us their teachers were "warm and friendly, committed to providing amazing opportunities for all of their students".


Exceptional teaching from research-active staff

We rose 42 places in the Complete University Guide (2023). Our student, Lara, explains that the teaching on the psychology course is "to the highest standard" and that "the lecturers are incredibly knowledgeable".Our staff also actively contribute to research, covering:- non-traditional romantic relationships- intergroup relationships- attentional biases associated with anxiety- intergenerational relationships within family contexts- decision making- visuomotor processing.


Attend talks on key developments

With our Student Psychology Society, you can attend exciting talks hosted by guest speakers, so you keep up to date with pressing issues and key developments.


Work placements: build professional experience

During your Psychology degree, you may also undertake a paid work placement. Our Workplace Learning Team will help organise this and will make sure yours is in a convenient location.Previous students have worked with:- charities- schools- hospitals- care settings- businesses.


About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
66/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
86th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Alika
14 Feb 24

During my time in St Mary’s, I’ve always felt cared for. My lecturers have helped me with any question I have, regardless of whether or not it is related to my degree, and my..Read more

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Salma
23 Jan 24

What makes St Mary’s a great place to study is the overall experience of the campus. Everyone is friendly and willing to help others. It is also a smaller campus compared to other..Read more

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Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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Grade C or above in GCSE Maths

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
75%
Biology
24%
Sociology
23%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
English Literature
17%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£16,320 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,320 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Psychology (General) reviews

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Alika
14 Feb 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
During my time in St Mary’s, I’ve always felt cared for. My lecturers have helped me with any question I have, regardless of whether or not it is related to my degree, and my...
Read more
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Salma
23 Jan 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
What makes St Mary’s a great place to study is the overall experience of the campus. Everyone is friendly and willing to help others. It is also a smaller campus compared to other...
Read more
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St Mary's University, Twickenham
St Mary's University Waldegrave Road Twickenham Hounslow TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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