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The foundation year of the programme provides people with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of Psychology.
On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to Psychology BSc.
The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.
Programme details
Modules
Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.
Learning and teaching methods
During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:
- Lectures and seminars
- Problem solving classes
- Field studies
- Independent study
- Skills and subject-based tutorials
- Group work
- On-line activities
- Revision workshops
- Laboratory sessions
Programme length
Foundation Year: One year full time.
Levels 1-3: Three years full time in the School of Psychology.
Progression to the School of Psychology
You will progress to the School of Psychology after completing your foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds, which differ across courses and departments. These will be discussed with applicants at interview.
