BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year, providing an alternative route into undergraduate study. The integrated four-year programme begins with a foundation year covering science subjects before progression to the BPS-accredited Psychology degree. Students may transfer to specialist pathways including Clinical and Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, or Forensic Psychology. Successful completion confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Registration.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) required. Offers are tariff based, 64 - 104 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: Diplomas and Certificate accepted Cambridge Technical: Diplomas and Certificates accepted City & Guilds: Advanced Technical Diplomas accepted Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted Scottish Highers: accepted Irish Leaving Certificate: accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Applicants with an A-level (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject may be made a lower offer. Relevant subjects: Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology and Science. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 55%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 13%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 9%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 22%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 70 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 55% left higher education.