BSc Psychology with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with foundation year, a psychology degree centred on human behaviour, mental processes, and psychological science. Core topics include Research Methods. This four-year programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and incorporates a dedicated foundation year providing preparatory grounding in study skills and academic fundamentals. The first year establishes academic foundations through modules such as Academic Language and Skills 1, Academic Language and Skills 2, Academic Language and Skills 5, and Self-reflection and Self-presentation. The second year introduces core concepts through Perspectives in Psychology, Key Studies in Psychology, Understanding the Person, and Research Methods in Social Science. The third year builds advanced scientific knowledge via Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Social and Critical Psychology, and Research Methods in Psychology. The final year allows students to pursue specific areas of interest through optional modules such as Cyber Psychology and New Media, Social Neuroscience, Psychology of Mental Health, and Psychology of Sport and Exercise, alongside completing The Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration. If English is your second language and you feel you need extra help with your language skills, you have the option of studying specialist language modules during the foundation year. Please contact the English for Academic Purposes team for further information and advice.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 1
- Academic Language and Skills 2
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Self-reflection and Self-presentation
- Research Methods in Social Science
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Key Studies in Psychology
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Exploring Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- Assessment in Psychology
- The Honours Project
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- The Therapeutic Process
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
- Social Neuroscience
- Applied Experience
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Young Life and the Mind
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £25,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 65 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.