BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include research methods. The programme offers an optional integrated foundation year as an alternative entry route, delivered by the same academic staff as the main degree. The final year is option-based, allowing students to specialise in particular areas of psychology.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Maths grade C/4 or above or equivalent. A level: 32 UCAS points from A level or equivalent. BTEC: PPP in any subject. All Access courses: Pass Access in any subject. T level: Pass in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.
What students say
Based on about 127 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Caring personal services: 7%
- Therapy professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Foundations of Psychology
- The Psychology of Everyday Experience
- Psychological Influences on Health and Behaviour
- Connecting Psychology
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical and Developmental Psychology
- Environmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception and the Brain
- Motivation and Performance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
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 Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth 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 Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.