BSc Psychology with Foundation Year
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Foundation Year in Psychology. Core topics include Communication & Writing. The course covers academic writing, research skills, and introduction to various psychology areas including clinical, forensic, counselling, and health psychology. Progression to BSc Psychology or specialist routes is available after passing the foundation year, with coursework assessment including essays, reports, group projects, and presentations.
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Entry requirements
IB: 25 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 200 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 450 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 4%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Flavours of Psychology
- Psychology for Life
- Psychology in the Real World
- Foundational Research Skills for Psychology
- English for Academic Study (for International Students only)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University?
87% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.