BSc Psychology with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Foundation, a psychology degree that begins with a one-year foundation programme followed by the full undergraduate course. The foundation year is delivered by academic tutors from Durham's Centre for Academic Development, and successful completion leads to entry onto the first year of BSc Psychology (C800). It is intended for applicants from under-represented groups whose attainment has been affected by disadvantage or disruption; each year offers 100 places, and eligibility criteria apply.
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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.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 20%: 15 offers from 75 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 91 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 225 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
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 240 students who started
- A levels: 99%
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 Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology with Foundation at Durham University?
89% 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 at Durham University?
The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology with Foundation at Durham University?
20% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 15 offers from 75 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology with Foundation at Durham University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.