BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation is a psychology degree preceded by a preparatory foundation year that builds the academic skills needed for degree-level study. Core topics include psychology as an academic discipline and the transition to independent, degree-level learning.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 117 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 39%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £53,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham 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 Psychological and Behavioural Science with Foundation at Durham University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.