Psychology BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Undergraduate

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Unlock the secrets of human behaviour, explore contemporary psychology issues and develop practical skills for an impactful career in psychology and beyond.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2026-27 2027-28

Location

CU Coventry (Coventry) and
Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

4 years full-time
5 years sandwich

UCAS codes

C8DF

Start date

May 2026
June 2026
September 2026
November 2026
January 2027
March 2027
May 2027
July 2027

How to apply

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Course overview

Please make sure you select the correct intake when applying

Build your expertise in understanding human behaviour, mental health and neuropsychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.¹ Develop analytical and research skills to explore decision-making, social interactions and lifespan changes. These skills should prepare you for a career in a range of settings in healthcare, research, business and beyond. 

Foundation year

The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques.

Degree

Social and criminal justice: examine the foundations of justice systems, policies and practices, and how they impact individuals and communities. You will also have the opportunity to engage in current debates on crime, punishment, human rights and social justice to develop solutions for real-world challenges.
Global and intersectional perspectives: explore how justice issues intersect with race, gender, class and global inequalities to shape the lived experiences of people around the world.
Applied learning: through a blend of theory, research and practical experience, you should develop a deep understanding of how policies, institutions and communities interact, empowering you to drive positive change.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
Provides a grounding in key areas of health, education, psychology and wellbeing.

Degree

Professional accreditation¹: successfully completing this course to the required standard of accreditation means you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is necessary for further postgraduate study in psychology (including professional doctorates). See accreditation section for more information.
Trending topics in psychology: teaching is designed to reflect current trends and sector debates. For example, you’ll explore topics that are shaping the societal landscape, such as artificial intelligence, gender identification and contemporary psychological interventions.
Innovative learning tools: you’ll have access to a range of psychology-specific programmes to support your studies, including statistical and research methods software.⁴
Gain insight from academics and industry practitioners: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong industry links with local schools, prison services and clinical and counselling organisations.²
Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, you will actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects such as case study strategies, designing community outreach programmes and presenting your findings to others. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

Accreditation and professional recognition

The British Psychological Society

This course is accredited¹ by the British Psychological Society (BPS) on an open-ended basis, subject to regular and ongoing review by the BPS. Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.

If the accreditation of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

What you'll study

This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses:

Forensic and Criminal Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)

Modules

Biological Basis of Behaviour – 30 credits

Explore the relationship between behaviour and biology, examining how the nervous and other biological systems may help explain topics such as sleep, addiction and behavioural genetics. Develop your analytical skills and apply them through problem-based learning approaches within the context of biological psychology, with a focus on strengthening your understanding of quantitative research methods.

Compulsory

The Psychology of Human Interaction – 30 credits

Focus on human interaction within both individual and group contexts. Examine traditional and contemporary social psychology theories that aid in underpinning real-world issues such as aggression and gender identity. Through problem-based learning, develop your understanding of the complexities of human interaction while developing your qualitative research method skills.

Compulsory

Mental Processes: From Thought to Action – 30 credits

Gain insight into the complexities of cognitive processes and how our minds function. Explore the core principles of cognitive psychology, including attention, memory and decision-making. Learn how cognitive psychology underpins everyday actions and decisions through quantitative research methods and solution-focused learning.

Compulsory

Development Across the Lifespan – 30 credits

Explore psychological development across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood. Examine cognitive, emotional and social milestones, considering how developmental psychology can be applied to real-world issues such as education and cognitive decline in later life. Learn to explore and analyse the dynamic processes that shape human growth and change.

Compulsory

Modules

Developing Self and Identity in the Social World – 30 credits

Deepen your understanding of social and developmental psychology, exploring how thoughts, feelings, behaviours, relationships and identity are shaped by social influences and developmental stages. Examine group dynamics, interpersonal relationships and cultural differences, using qualitative research methods and a problem-based learning approach to help develop your research skills.

Compulsory

Science of the Mind – 30 credits

Enhance your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology, exploring brain function and mental processes and their impact on behaviour. You will study neuroanatomy, experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience and see how they apply to global topics like behavioural disorders. This module aims to use more advanced quantitative research methodologies and analysis to examine these concepts.

Compulsory

The Darker Side of Psychology - 30 credits

Develop your critical thinking skills through topics like psychopathy, the psychology of evil and deception. Explore the historical context of clinical psychology, controversial treatments in asylums, and evaluate psychology as a science, including debates on the replication crisis and questionable research practices. Apply critical evaluation skills to solve problems, such as assessing psychotherapy efficacy.

Compulsory

Cyberpsychology - 30 credits

Explore the contemporary understanding of human interaction with technology, considering its implications in contexts like crime, learning, social equality and healthcare. Examine applications such as virtual reality in rehabilitation, explained through psychological theories and research. Ethical considerations will be critically examined. Develop skills in group work, presentations, debates and writing through critical evaluation and evidence use.

Compulsory

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement² can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

UK Work Placement– 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

Modules

Project Planning and Ethics in Psychology – 30 credits

Start your independent research project process in this module, with support from your project supervisor. Apply knowledge of research methods and theory to design an independent research project to address an appropriate psychological research question. Learn about ethics across Coventry University and the British Psychological Society (BPS) before completing an online Coventry University research ethics application.

Compulsory

Independent Research Project – 30 credits

Develop skills and behaviours expected in professional settings. Learn to carry out empirical research and write an independent piece on it with support from your project supervisor. Develop a critical and further enhanced understanding of psychological research methodology.

Compulsory

Psychopathology - 30 credits

Critically explore psychopathology and psychological conditions. Analyse diagnostic criteria of these conditions and explore various psychological underpinnings, alongside treatments. Analyse topic-specific case studies, examining differing therapeutic approaches available and their effectiveness. Engaging in key research and debates, develop critical skills to assess scientific findings.

Compulsory

Optional Modules

Choose one from the following two:

Behavioural Neuroscience - 30 credits

Expand your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology, focusing on neuropsychology and addiction. Critically examine neurocognitive disorders and the interrelationship between drugs and addictive processes. Through critical analysis of research, develop an appreciation of neurological mechanisms underlying human behaviour and the clinical conditions that arise when such mechanisms are disrupted.

Psychology of Gender and Sexuality in Cultural Contexts - 30 credits

Critically examine gender and sexuality across historical and cultural contexts. Explore feminist and LGBTQ+ psychology through social, developmental, biopsychology and health psychology lenses. Topics include gender construction, discrimination, identity development, biological explanations and health in LGBTQ+ communities. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to understand the lived experiences of diverse genders and sexualities.

Availability of optional modules may vary depending on student demand.

Optional

The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study.

Modules

Skills for Professional Development - 30 credits

This module aims to familiarise you with the professional and regulatory standards relevant to professional roles across the wider health, education and social care sectors. You will explore the importance of effective communication and the purpose and benefits of self-evaluation and reflection in a variety of professional contexts. You will explore the impact and influence of personal and professional values on practice and be provided with the opportunity to examine the barriers and facilitators to effective practice in your preferred profession within the wider health, education and social care sectors.

Compulsory

Psychology of Learning and Development - 30 credits

This module examines lifespan development and supporting psychological theories to enable you to develop an understanding of human behaviour. It emphasises the importance of psychology in the context of learning and behaviour and its application to enhance relationships with service users. By understanding the factors that influence people’s behaviours we can provide interventions that will help people change their lifestyle choices. With this in mind, you will cover essential topics such as psychological perspectives, learning and behaviour, stages of lifespan and even participate in the lively discussion of nature versus nurture.

Compulsory

Health and Disease - 30 credits

This module introduces you to fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology and its relationship with health and disease. You will learn to apply this knowledge and understanding of the working of the human body in order to explore how health and care interventions can address disease, along with how individual choices and health management decisions can affect overall health status.

Compulsory

Promoting Health and Wellbeing - 30 credits

After identifying the concepts of inequality in society and the resulting impact, you’ll get to work assessing, planning and implementing health promotion. You’ll take into account various approaches such as social change and empowerment and consider current programmes including national campaigns, social marketing and mass media.

With developed knowledge and confidence, you get to showcase your understanding of health and wellbeing by producing your own health campaign. At the end of this module, you should be equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to progress further onto your selected degree course.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

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Find out more about studying Psychology at Coventry University.

How you'll learn

The foundation year is focused on applied learning through a blend of lectures, tutorials and online learning. There are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which are more reflective of a working environment.

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

The foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include:

essays
group work
presentations
reports
projects
coursework.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Learn through hands-on activities and real-world examples, using the same approaches professionals use in the field. It’s about creating experiences that allow you to apply knowledge, gain confidence, and feel prepared for your future career.

Teaching methods may include:

interactive, engaging lectures that help to make learning psychology relatable and relevant
workshops and seminars where you will collaborate, debate and problem solve, exploring content in more depth
regular ‘course hours’ that will allow you to meet your lecturers and course director and build a sense of community within your subject area while engaging in immersive subject-specific content
case studies and simulated scenarios that allow you to apply your learning.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course incorporates new and innovative assessment methods aligned with current industry standards, providing you with practical, real-world skills designed to advance your professional readiness and career prospects.

Assessment methods may include:

written work such as essays and practical reports
phase tests
reflective journals
individual and group presentations
problem-solving scenarios such as case studies
posters and public information leaflets
podcasts, VLOGs and other media projects.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

International experience opportunities

You have the opportunity to complete the course over four years with a year spent studying abroad². The university has links with over 20 institutions in Cyprus, France, Malta, Spain, Sweden and Turkey, as well as several other countries around the world. Courses are largely taught in English, but there are opportunities to learn and attend courses in a foreign language.

You may also have the opportunity to present at international conferences and/or collaborate with students from other institutions within the international arena on specified COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) projects (subject to availability).

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed².

The course is suited to you if you wish to think “outside of the box”, understand the why and how of human behaviours, investigating people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours using psychological theories and methodologies. This understanding is underpinned by an exploration of psychological theory, research and practical skills, such as quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Dr Rachael Molitor, Lecturer in Psychology, Coventry University (2025)

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

64 UCAS tariff points. All foundation courses require GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. For T levels: overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T level qualification in any subject.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

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Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£5,760	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

Degree

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£9,790 per year	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. As an indication, students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees. The University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our undergraduate finance page and see the university’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Applies to degree only

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Foundation year funding

In order to receive funding for degree with foundation year courses, you will need to complete a four-year degree programme which includes the integrated foundation year, otherwise you may be responsible for your foundation year fees. For further information, please refer to the 'Tuition Fee Loan' details in the 'Funding your undergraduate course' section of our 'Fees and finance' page.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

Our foundation years are taught at CU Coventry’s Mile Lane building, a short walk from the city centre. You’re part of the university from day one, so during your foundation year you’ll have access to the wider facilities at Coventry University. Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll transfer over to studying your chosen degree at Coventry University, where you'll be taught on campus in the relevant academic buildings.

Located on our Mile Lane campus, you will have access to our Library and Learning Services (LLS), fully equipped seminar rooms and IT suites⁴. You can also take advantage of reading rights in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library, make use of sport centre facilities and receive full membership to Your Students' Union.

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Mile Lane

The campus is home to an on-site library with bookable one-to-one academic writing service and library support sessions, fully equipped seminar rooms, open-access study areas, a café and an IT suite. Our labs contain industry-standard equipment so that you learn using the same equipment as many industry professionals.

The Hub

At The Hub you'll find the Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Students’ Union and Square One (which provides entertainment from quiz nights to live music), the Spirituality and Faith Centre, Tank Studio, Careers Office and a fantastic food court.

Lanchester Library

Coventry University’s Lanchester Library is usually open 364 days a year, and has 1,400 study spaces, including group and silent areas. It also currently offers more than 550 computers and an additional 120 free-to-loan laptops.

Facilities are subject to availability⁴. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

The degree is taught at Coventry University’s main campus.

Specialist teaching facilities include light and dark multi-sensory laboratories, ‘mock’ prison cells, an observation suite, and counselling rooms which allow you to experience the application of psychology in different contexts.
Specialist software such as Gorilla, Opensesame experiment builder, E-Prime, SPSS statistical analysis, Pinnacle Studio and NVIVO allow you to develop your digital fluency.
EEG (electroencephalogram), eye tracking and virtual reality headsets allow you to understand and experience the neurocognitive aspects of human behaviour in different situations.

Careers and opportunities

Our Psychology degree unlocks pathways to careers that make a real difference in people’s lives. After completing your degree, you could choose to specialise and train as a qualified psychologist in areas such as:

occupational, forensic or social psychology – shaping workplaces, justice systems and communities
clinical or counselling psychology – supporting mental health and wellbeing
health, sport or neuropsychology – improving physical health and performance
developmental and educational psychology - working with children and young people.

Qualifying as a specialist psychologist may involve additional training and requirements. For details, please visit the BPS website.

Your skills in understanding behaviour and data can lead to roles such as:

Researcher
Corporate wellbeing consultant
Teacher
Psychologist
Advertising consultant
NHS roles
Human resources officer
Police analyst
Advocacy officer
Data analyst.

These examples show the breadth of opportunities available. Some roles may require extra qualifications, professional examinations, practical experience or training. You might also need to cover related costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements, depending on your chosen career and location.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates from this course have built careers with organisations such as:

Assistant Psychologist, Elysium Healthcare
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Psychotherapist, Cygnet
Counsellor, SURVIVE
Clinical Support Assistant, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Mental Health Activity Co-Ordinator, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Student Wellbeing Advisor, UCL
Client Referral Advisor, Mind
Support Group Co-Ordinator, Myeloma UK
Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Springhallow
Early Childhood Behaviour Consultant, Hatchlings
People Services (HR) Specialist, Linnaeus
Employee Experience Specialist, Interamerican
Data Scientist, Office of National Statistics
Researcher, UK Home Office
Business Solutions Data Scientist, Dataiku
Behavioural Science Specialist, Thames Valley Police
Content Strategist, Roar Global
Content Marketing Manager, Ancoris
Policy Advisor, HM Revenue and Customs
Clinical Psychologist, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Many of our graduates choose to continue their journey through postgraduate study (e.g., MSc, PhD, DClinPsy) and progress into specialist roles such as clinical, forensic, sport, educational psychologists.

Other graduates have secured employment in applied and research institutions or moved into roles that use psychology in innovative ways such as teaching assistants, working in human resources, research assistants and using their digital literacy skills to support meaningful interventions in hospitals and start-up companies looking for innovative thinking.

Further study

If you graduate with a minimum 2:2 on your Psychology BSc (Hons) degree you’ll normally be eligible for postgraduate master’s courses at Coventry University, such as:

Applied Psychology MSc
Business and Organisational Psychology MSc
Forensic Psychology MSc
Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc
Health Psychology MSc
Psychology MSc
Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

Please check individual course pages for details.

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Disclaimers

Study location

The Foundation Year study route will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University.

If you choose to study at CU Coventry for your Foundation Year, then your learning will be based at CU Coventry, Mile Lane, Coventry. Subject to meeting progression requirements you will then transition to the relevant Coventry University subject building for your progression degree.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The current 2025/2026 contract applies to students starting between September 2025 and July 2026. Students starting between September 2026 and July 2027 will be covered by the 2026/2027 Student Contract. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.

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Psychology BSc (Hons) with foundation year

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Year of entry

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Study mode

Duration

UCAS codes

Start date

Course overview

Please make sure you select the correct intake when applying

Foundation year

Degree

Rated Gold Overall

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

Degree

Accreditation and professional recognition

The British Psychological Society

What you'll study

Modules

Modules

Modules

Modules

Modules

Hear from our students

How you'll learn

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Guided and independent study

Online learning

Assessment

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Guided and independent study

Online learning

Assessment

International experience opportunities

Entry requirements

Other qualifications and experience

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

Fees and funding

Foundation year

Degree

Applies to degree only

Foundation year funding

*Irish student fees

**This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students.

Facilities

Mile Lane

The Hub

Lanchester Library

Careers and opportunities

Where our graduates work

Further study

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How to apply

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