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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Psychology & Social Sciences

London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Leicester, Plymouth, Portsmouth£UK: £9,790 / Int: £15,500 / yearNext intake: September 2026

Course Overview

This foundation year programme in Psychology & Social Sciences is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and professional confidence needed to succeed in today's competitive job market. Delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, you will combine theory with practical application from day one.

The course is available at our partner campuses in London and Cambridge and Hertfordshire and Leicester and Plymouth and Portsmouth, with full-time study options and multiple intake dates each year — making it accessible no matter where you are in your journey.

What You'll Study

The programme covers the core disciplines you need for a successful career in psychology & social sciences. Modules are updated regularly to reflect industry developments and employer expectations.

  • Cognitive & Biological Psychology
  • Social, Developmental & Personality Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology & Psychopathology
  • Research Methods: Quantitative & Qualitative
  • Statistics & Data Analysis for Psychologists
  • Counselling & Psychotherapy Theory
  • Forensic Psychology & Criminology
  • Neuropsychology & Brain–Behaviour Relationships

Career Prospects & Salary

Psychology graduates are highly sought across mental health services, HR, marketing, research, education and the criminal justice system.

Clinical Psychologist£38,000 – £75,000
Counsellor / Psychotherapist£26,000 – £50,000
Educational Psychologist£38,000 – £70,000
Forensic Psychologist£35,000 – £68,000
HR & Occupational Psychologist£35,000 – £70,000
Research Psychologist / Academic£30,000 – £60,000
UX Researcher£40,000 – £75,000
Social Worker (with further training)£32,000 – £52,000

* Salary ranges are indicative averages for the UK market based on industry data. Actual salaries vary by experience, location and employer.

Entry Requirements

  • No formal entry requirements in most cases
  • Motivation and commitment to study
  • English Language IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
  • Mature students (21+) welcome and assessed individually

Not sure if you qualify?Talk to an advisor— we assess every application individually and can often find a pathway that works for you.

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