University of Kent

BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at the University of Kent is a four-year programme. It is tailored for students who need additional preparation before starting a full psychology degree. The foundation year focuses on helping students build confidence in academic skills. This could be in the area of studying, writing, and understanding scientific concepts. During this year, students are introduced to the basics of psychology and develop essential academic abilities before moving on to the main degree. After completing the foundation year, students progress to the full degree.

Students explore a broader range of psychological topics, including brain functions, childhood and adult development, emotional processes, and mental health issues. In the final year, students undertake a research project under the supervision of an academic mentor. They can select a topic, design their own study, and write an in-depth report. Students are taught using a combination of lectures, workshops, practical sessions, and small-group activities. Assessment is carried out through a mix of essays, reports, presentations, short tests, digital tasks, and a final research project, all designed to track progress and develop skills throughout the course.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical requirement is 80 UCAS points, which can be obtained from A-levels at CDD, BTEC at MMP, or equivalent qualifications.
  • GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English language are also required. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students need to show proof of English Proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section below 5.5 in all skill components.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent can work as

  • Support Worker
  • Behavioural Assistant
  • Social Care Assistant
  • Community Support Officer
  • Rehabilitation Assistant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year in the University of Kent is  £23,500 for international students.

Admission

Applications for the University of Kent BSc Psychology with a Foundation Year can be submitted through UCAS or directly on the University’s website. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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