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

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This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.Course descriptionBenefit from high-quality teaching, excellent support and specialist facilities as you explore the fascinating discipline of Psychology.Take a route which is ideal if you are looking to change career or exploring areas which are new to you: the foundation year gives you a strong platform for success. It is also a great route into the ...Read more

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Course description

Benefit from high-quality teaching, excellent support and specialist facilities as you explore the fascinating discipline of Psychology.

  • Take a route which is ideal if you are looking to change career or exploring areas which are new to you: the foundation year gives you a strong platform for success. It is also a great route into the degree if you don't meet the requirements for the 3-year course.
  • Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research – you’ll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research
  • Use specialist facilities, including our psychological observation suite and eye tracker equipment, EEG for recording brain activity, and a Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children
  • Take the opportunity to go on an optional work placement and add substance to your CV
  • Psychological studies can help shape healthier societies across the world. Our course content links to global initiatives including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where 'Good Health and Wellbeing' is prioritised
  • Gain the undergraduate qualification you need to enter postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist

How you will learn

We use various teaching methods to make sure that this course is interesting and that you'll learn in an effective way. We don't just teach you in lectures and seminars, you'll also take part in group activities and practical work. You'll also benefit from guest lectures from world-class researchers from around the world.

Careers

The pleasure in teaching psychology students is that they tend to be highly motivated and open to exploring ideas. A vital part of our role is to help them chart their future career direction as studying psychology opens so many doors to so many different sectors and professions – anywhere that an understanding of people is valued.

Psychological knowledge is invaluable in many walks of life, so your career options will be broad. Our graduates have gone on to successful roles in sectors such as:

  • Psychological research
  • Scientific or clinical research
  • Charity leadership
  • Mental health support and management
  • Health services and therapeutic care
  • Probation service and police
  • Human resources
  • Health psychology
  • Educational psychology
  • Occupational psychology
  • Forensic psychology
  • Clinical psychology
  • Teaching

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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47/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
77th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
100th
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Sophia
28 Feb 24

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cyrus
11 Jan 24

Best : I love the teaching staff and quality of teaching. Things don't feel too rushed and deadlines are very manageable especially relative to other universities. The halls of..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

P Grades / Points required

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We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

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GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.

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Pass with C or above in the the core

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
84%
Sociology
26%
Biology
20%
English Literature
16%
History
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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