University of Kent

BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is a four-year degree that starts with a Foundation Year to fully prepare you for undergraduate study. This course, which is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited, offers broad training in psychology and allows you to explore the current models used in clinical research and practice.

The Foundation Year is compulsory and focuses on building essential skills before the Honours degree begins. Students study modules like Academic Skills Development and The Science of Psychology. Other modules cover the basics of Statistics, Research Methods for Foundation, and a Foundation Project: Research and Reflection. Finishing this year successfully allows students to move directly into the three-year Psychology course.

After completing the Foundation Year, students move on to the main Psychology degree. Students will study all the core subjects needed for BPS approval. The clinical psychology specialisation will be visible throughout the degree in specific modules. The overall aim is to make a positive difference in society through new ideas in policy and research.

Graduates of the BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent are well-prepared for various jobs, including becoming a clinical or forensic psychologist or taking on roles in areas such as marketing and human resources.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • To be considered for entry, applicants should typically possess the equivalent of 80 UCAS tariff points. This is met by achieving grades of CDD at A Level or, for BTEC qualifications, achieving a result of MMP.

English Proficiency:

  • Non-native speakers of English are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the language. To do this, candidates must possess an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four 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 the BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent are qualified for employment in roles such as the following:

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Counselling Psychologist
  • School Counsellor
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Human Resources Specialist

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study the BSc Psychology with Clinical Psychology with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is £23,500. Kindly note that this fee is subject to a yearly review.

Admission

You can apply for this course through UCAS. For a seamless application process, you can reach out to any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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