BSc Psychology with Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University is built for students who do not satisfy the entry requirements for a three-year degree, commencing with a Foundation Year (Year 0). This foundation year builds main academic skills and knowledge in important science subjects such as math and biology, helping students get ready for degree-level study. Once Year 0 is completed, they automatically proceed to the three-year BSc Psychology course.
The remaining three years of the BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) in Bangor University are BPS officially accredited, offering a solid background in the science of the human mind, which includes topics like cognition, emotion, and mental health. This degree sets students up for a wide selection of careers and is the first basic step toward becoming chartered psychologists. Students can also opt to add an optional placement or international experience year to the course.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement in which they outline their reasons for wanting to study the course and submit other information in relation to their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to display their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- This course has lower entry requirements than the standard degree, requiring only about 64 to 104 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
- Approvable qualifications are broad and include A levels, BTECs, and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
- All candidates must also possess a minimum grade of C/4 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants who are non-English speakers need to score a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no component score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent accepted English language test scores.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Refugee Scholarship
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of feesVice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from the BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) from Bangor University are prepared for careers in many sectors, including:
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Manager
- Market Researcher
- Charity and Public Sector Worker
- Probation Officer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students starting the BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University is £19,800 for the 2026 academic session, plus an optional placement/international year fee payment of £1,800. All fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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