BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University, London, is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree designed for students who may not yet meet the direct-entry requirements or who are returning to study after a break. The Foundation Year helps students build core academic skills, reading, writing, research, and social science fundamentals so that they can progress into the main three-year Psychosocial Studies programme.
As students progress to the main degree, they study modules such as Bodies, Geographies of Revolt: Movements, Uprisings, and Social Transformation, Power, Psychoanalysis, Social Theory, Cities and Urban Inequalities, Racism and Antisemitism, and Class. They learn through lectures, small group seminars and individual tutorials, practical fieldwork sessions, interactive group work with fellow students, and supervised research projects on a topic of their choice. Assessment includes essays, research assignments, critical writing, and a final dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants who do not hold the usual entry qualifications may still be considered, as they are assessed based on each person’s qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. Formal entry requirements may be waived if the applicant shows sufficient academic potential.
Grade Requirements:
To be considered for the BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University, applicants must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:
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UCAS Tariff - 48 points
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A Level - BBC
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Pearson BTEC - DMM
English Language requirements:
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Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not studied in English before must provide evidence of English proficiency. This is usually an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no section below 6.0.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year from Birkbeck University, London are well-suited for roles including:
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Social Researcher
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Community Support Officer
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Psychodynamic Support Worker
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Cultural Analyst
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Social Services Officer
Graduates of the BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year from Birkbeck University, London are well-suited for roles including:
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Social Researcher
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Community Support Officer
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Psychodynamic Support Worker
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Cultural Analyst
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Social Services Officer
Cost of study
International students enrolled full-time on the BA Psychosocial Studies with Foundation Year in Birkbeck University, London for 2026/2027 are expected to pay £18,500, with the possibility of an annual increase.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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