BSc Psychology including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Communication & Writing. This programme includes an integrated Foundation Year for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry. The Foundation Year incorporates a team-based project module called The Impact Challenge.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD to exclude General Studies. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. T Level: P (D or E). Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 74%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Understanding Research: People, Health and Society
- Childhood through the Ages
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).