London South Bank University

BSc Psychology with Foundation year

London South Bank University

Course overview

The BSc Psychology with Foundation year offered at London South Bank University is a four-year course that allows students who require a firm foundation in the fundamentals of their course to be in a position to take the full programme. Year one is about establishing a firm foundation in academic and science-related subjects so that students can be fully prepared to deal with the years that follow in the psychology degree. It will help to build critical thinking, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This program has the British Psychological Society accreditation. The curriculum will be taught using a holistic approach that would include the following topics: biological, cognitive, individual differences, developmental and social psychology. The first year also helps students transition smoothly into the degree-level studies.

Entry requirements

You need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You also have the option to include your CV along with your applications to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 64 UCAS points from A-Levels, BTEC, or an Access to HE Diploma. Candidates must also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (grade 4 or above in reformed GCSEs), including Maths and English.
  • International students can submit qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, or an equivalent test score.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the London South Bank University BSc Psychology with Foundation year course work as:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Teaching
  • Probation Service

Cost of study

International students taking the BSc Psychology with Foundation year at London South Bank University will pay £16,500 as tuition per year for the 2025/26 academic year.

Admission

Applications for this course are submitted through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for assistance.

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