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Psychology with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Curzon Building

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Looking for a foundation course in psychology in Birmingham? Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year degree has lower entry requirements and can lead to a full undergraduate qualification.This course has been specifically designed to allow home and EU students, who do not initially meet the Birmingham City University entry requirements for our standard Psychology degree, to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure they are successful on their chosen degree course.The foundation year itself will equip you with the required knowledge and skills to proceed on to any of our undergraduate Psychology degree courses offered at BCU.You will gain a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in psychology contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues, as well as looking at the role of brain function across multiple psychological perspectives. You’ll apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving. You’ll also adopt a variety of perspectives ensuring you get the big picture.


Foundation Year

The foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to develop your academic and interpersonal skills while developing your subject knowledge further to support you to success on your academic path. By studying a foundation year, your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialise further in your next year – which would be the first year of a full degree programme.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,570per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building), 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

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BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    96th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    103 50%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    95th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    68th

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