BSc Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year, a four-year undergraduate degree combining psychological science with educational theory and practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year. The course begins with Year 0 modules such as Behaviour, Body and Biology, Psychology in the Present, The Big Question, Interdisciplinary Communication Skills, and Student Success Modules. Year 1 progresses through Careers in Psychology, Psychology in Context, Discovering Development and Identity, Investigating Brain and Behaviour, and Student Success Modules. Year 2 features Psychology - Integrated Perspectives, Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology, Psychology in the Classroom, SEND Explanations and Interventions, Employability module - Client Project, and an Interdisciplinary Module. Year 3 covers Psychology - Advanced Perspectives, Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology, Psychology Research Project, and Inclusive Education - Putting Theory into Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Please note: Applicants require a GCSE C/4 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent (including a GCSE in Statistics) to study this course.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 43%
- Gained a higher qualification: 38%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 19%
- South East: 59%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 41%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 46%
- Other qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Psychology in the Present
- The Big Question
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Student Success Modules
- Careers in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Investigating Brain and Behaviour
- Student Success Modules
- Psychology - Integrated Perspectives
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology in the Classroom
- SEND Explanations and Interventions
- Employability module - Client Project
- Interdisciplinary Module
- Psychology - Advanced Perspectives
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
- Inclusive Education - Putting Theory into Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
94% 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 Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
43% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.