BSc Psychology with foundation year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with foundation year, a psychology degree centred on the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neuropsychological functioning. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum begins with a foundation year designed to introduce foundational concepts and academic skills. The initial year covers essential introductory concepts through compulsory modules including Psychology In The Real World, Issues In Social Research, and Thinking Psychologically. These modules establish foundational knowledge regarding how psychological principles influence everyday life and social research methods. Students examine the fundamentals of human behaviour and mental processes while integrating relevant professional skills. The course structure provides a dedicated grounding before progressing to subsequent stages of the undergraduate degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 29 BTEC: MMM
What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 27%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology In The Real World
- Issues In Social Research
- Thinking Psychologically
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Surrey do next?
75% 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 year at University of Surrey?
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 foundation year at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 University of Surrey?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.