BSc Psychology with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, combining psychology with accounting. Core topics include accounting. This 4-year programme begins with a foundation year covering Psychology, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, and Maths. Students progress to their chosen undergraduate degree programme after the first year.
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Entry requirements
A level: DEE (/CD + GCSE English and Maths at C/4 is required) IB: 25 points including H5 + H4 OR H4+H4+H3. S4 Maths and English Highers: CCD + National 5 Maths and English at Grade C BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP + GCSE English and Maths at C/4
What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 76%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 72%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 23%
Modules
- Academic Skills Project A
- Psychology A
- Business Management A
- Accounting A
- Economics A
- Maths A
- Academic Skills Project B
- Psychology B
- Business Management B
- Accounting B
- Economics B
- Maths B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
80% 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 Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is DEE at A level, or 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.