BSc Psychology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, providing a four-year programme including a foundation year. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and includes a supervised Psychology Research Project in the final year. An optional placement year is available for industry experience.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Level 2 qualifications You will need GCSE maths grade C/level 4 or above.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 19%
- South East: 54%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Student Success Modules
- The Big Picture
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Psychology in the Present
- Your Journey to Success at CCCU (Transition into Level 4)
- Careers in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Investigating Brain and Behaviour
- Student Success Modules
- Psychology - Integrated Perspective
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology and World Topics
- Psychology in Life and Work
- Employability module - Client Project
- Interdisciplinary Module
- Psychology - Advanced Perspectives
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
- Directions and Applications in Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology 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 Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
86% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology 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 Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.