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

September 2027
November 2027
January 2028
March 2028
May 2028
July 2028

How to apply

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Course overview

Build your expertise in psychology
Understand human behaviour, mental health, and neuropsychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. You’ll learn through applied, career-focused projects and research-led teaching designed to prepare you for roles in healthcare, research, business, and beyond.
Explore contemporary topics
Trace psychology’s journey from its early roots to modern areas like diversity and cyberpsychology. Discover how the brain works, how its connections shape our thoughts, and how people behave as individuals and in society.
Develop research and analytical skills
Gain experience in ethical practice, research design, data collection, and analysis. Apply these skills to projects that match your interests and prepare you for professional practice.
Your career starts here
This BPS-accredited course is your first step towards becoming a psychologist. Progress to specialist areas like clinical, counselling, forensic, educational, or sport psychology – or explore careers in marketing, HR, AI, or computing.

Why choose a BPS-accredited course?

High-quality curriculum covering psychological theory, research methods and ethics.
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) — essential for becoming a chartered psychologist.
International recognition for global career and study opportunities.
Access BPS student membership, including resources, journals and events (costs apply).

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

Professional accreditation¹: kickstart your career with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), necessary for further postgraduate study. See the accreditation section for more information on requirements.
Trending topics in psychology: explore issues shaping the societal landscape, such as artificial intelligence, gender and contemporary psychological interventions.
Specialist real-world facilities: access psychology-specific software and facilities such as an observation suite, multisensory labs and VR headsets, mirroring professional environments and supporting employability.⁴
Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects and put your learning into practice with an optional placement year.
Industry and community connections: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong links to schools, NHS trusts and community organisations which could provide placement, research and volunteering opportunities.²

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

Your first year is shared with students from closely related courses. This approach allows you to learn alongside other disciplines, broaden your perspective and develop strong collaboration skills from the very start.

The common first year also offers flexibility. If you discover a stronger interest in another subject area, you may have the opportunity to transfer to a related course at the end of the 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

Sciences 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

A placement year² provides optional first-hand industry experience and helps you discover where your skills and interests truly lie. Taken between your second and final years, it allows you to step into a professional environment, apply your learning and gain valuable insight into your chosen sector.

By spending an extended period in industry, you should develop confidence, build professional networks and strengthen the transferable skills that employers value most. This experience offers a powerful way to explore career paths and return to your final year with real -world expertise and a clearer sense of direction.

Key opportunities

Complete an approved work placement: gain practical experience aligned with your course and career ambitions, typically lasting at least 26 weeks.
Reflect on professional development: recognise and document the specific skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your time in industry.
Broaden your global perspective: optionally undertake an international work or study placement to experience a different professional or cultural context.

While this optional year is non-credit-bearing, successful completion ensures your experience is formally recognised on your final degree certificate to showcase your expertise to future employers.

Students sponsored by the University who opt for an international work placement must ensure they comply with the UKVI immigration regulations and should contact us for further guidance.

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

This year introduces you to your chosen subject while building essential skills.

Explore everything from professional development and disease to psychology and health promotion, giving you a solid understanding of the subject before you progress.
Perfect the research and writing styles you’ll need to ace your degree-level assignments.
Learn core principles so you feel completely prepared when you start Year 1 of your degree.

On successful completion of this foundation year, you will be able to progress to year 1 of the degree.

Modules

Professional Development – 30 credits

Familiarise yourself with the professional and regulatory standards relevant to professional roles across the health, education and social care sectors. Explore the importance of effective communication and the purpose and benefits of self-evaluation and reflection in a variety of professional contexts. Evaluate how personal and professional values influence your practice while examining the specific barriers and facilitators to success in your chosen profession.

Compulsory

Health and Disease – 30 credits

This module introduces you to fundamental anatomy and physiology and explores their relationship with health and disease. You will apply your knowledge to investigate how health and care interventions address disease and evaluate how individual choices and health management decisions affect overall status. This module also helps you to understand academic requirements and develop the skills you need to navigate your future higher education studies with the best chance of success.

Compulsory

Psychology of Social and Emotional Development – 30 credits

This module examines life span development and supporting psychological theories to develop your understanding of human behaviour. It emphasises the importance of psychology in learning and behaviour by exploring the factors that influence human development. You will examine how the principles of developmental psychology underpin and inform practice across the health, education and social care sectors. Throughout these investigations, you will evaluate the relative merits of nature and nurture in accounting for human behaviour and life chances.

Compulsory

Promoting Health and Wellbeing – 30 credits

Develop your knowledge and understanding of contemporary public health issues. Examine the factors that influence health and wellbeing, such as lifestyle choices, nutrition, physical activity, and the wider social and environmental determinants of health outcomes. By exploring various approaches to public health and health promotion, you should develop the skills to appraise health promotion and improvement programmes. This module also helps you to understand academic requirements and develop the skills you need to navigate your future higher education studies with the best chance of success.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

Hear from our students

Find out more about studying Psychology at Coventry University.

How you'll learn

Forget stressful end-of-year exams. We focus on applied learning using a mix of lectures, tutorials and online study to get you ready for the real world. Instead of one big test, we assess your progress through coursework and phase tests. This better reflects the way you’ll likely work in your future career.

Teaching contact hours

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

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 10 and 12 teaching and learning 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 will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

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.

Got higher grades? Have you considered direct entry to the degree without foundation year?

Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £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	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £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. 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.

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 table above 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 the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, 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 RPI.

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) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

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) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.

Foundation year funding

To secure funding for a degree with a foundation year, you must complete the full four-year programme. If you do not finish the entire course, including the integrated foundation year, you may have to pay the foundation year fees yourself. 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 degree with foundation year is not currently available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.

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

You’ll spend your foundation year at our CU Coventry Mile Lane building, just a short walk from Coventry city centre. You can still make the most of all the facilities at the main Coventry University campus whenever you like.

Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you’ll move over to the Coventry University campus to study your degree.

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.

This course 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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UCAS applications will open for this course from May 2026. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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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.

Coventry University, Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some 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. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

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. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

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 the 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.

For international students, we may increase fees annually 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 (for example to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2025/26 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. 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 applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.