Psychology with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Take a route which is ideal if you are looking to change career or exploring areas which are new to you: the foundation year gives you a strong platform for success. It is also a great route into the degree if you don't meet the requirements for the 3-year course. • Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research – you’ll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research • Use specialist facilities, including our psychological observation suite and eye tracker equipment, EEG for recording brain activity, and a Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children • Take the opportunity to go on an optional work placement and add substance to your CV • Psychological studies can help shape healthier societies across the world. Our course content links to global initiatives including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where 'Good Health and Wellbeing' is prioritised • Gain the undergraduate qualification you need to enter postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds a strong platform, ideal for career changers
- Contribute to lecturers' research projects and conduct your own research
- Specialist facilities include observation suite, eye tracker and EEG equipment
- Babylab supports ethical research with babies and young children
- Optional work placement to strengthen your CV
- Prepares you for postgraduate training as a professional psychologist
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have…
- A-level: CDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifica…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you wil…
- BTEC: MMP — …looking for UCAS points: 80 A Level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee clinical psychologist
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Mental health support worker
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Human resources officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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