Psychology with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Studying a BSc in Psychology with a Foundation Year will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.
The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Psychology. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. 
The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Psychology. 
You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.
You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.
Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Studying a BSc in Psychology with a Foundation Year will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.
The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Psychology. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc. 
The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Psychology. 
You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.
You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.
Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
33+
79+
96+
Applicants will normally be required to demonstrate A levels at CCC or 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) although students applying for the programme through clearing may be accepted with CCD or 88 UCAS points.
Once students have been accepted onto this programme, they will automatically continue to level 4 of the programme, subject to successful completion of level 3 (the foundation year). The pass mark for level 3 is 40%.
Students who don’t wish to continue may apply to transfer to another undergraduate programme in Swansea University or to exit with a foundation certificate.
28 Aug 2024
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,000 GBP
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International Students

18,600 GBP
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