What is BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year?
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree designed for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for a traditional BSc Psychology degree. The foundation year provides essential academic, research, and psychological study skills to prepare students for the full BSc Psychology course.
Who should study this course?
This course is ideal for students who are interested in human behavior, mental health, cognitive processes, and social psychology but lack the qualifications for direct entry into the standard BSc Psychology program. It is also suitable for mature students returning to education.
What is covered in the Foundation Year?
1. Introduction to Psychology and Human Behavior
2. Academic and Research Skills
3. Biological and Cognitive Foundations of Psychology
4. Social Psychology and Human Interaction
5. Psychological Research Methods
What are the key topics covered in the BSc Psychology program after the Foundation Year?
1. Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
2. Biological and Neuroscientific Psychology
3. Social and Cultural Psychology
4. Psychological Research and Data Analysis
5. Mental Health and Psychopathology
6. Psychological Therapies and Interventions
7. Applied Psychology in the Workplace
8. Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology