BSc Psychology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, covering the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, and critical and analytical thinking. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and offers optional pathway modules in areas such as clinical and counselling skills, neuropsychology, health psychology, and occupational psychology. A final-year dissertation allows students to conduct independent research on a psychological topic of their choice.
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Entry requirements
64 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grades C and C BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Scientist
- Answering Questions in Science
- Body and Mind in Action
- Current Opinions in Psychology
- Personalised Learning
- Study Skills for Success
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour
- Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology
- Development in a Social World
- Real World Psychology: Mental Health
- Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
- Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience in Psychology
- Becoming an Independent Researcher
- Dissertation
- Clinical and Counselling Skills
- Neuropsychology
- Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours
- Psychology of Abusive and Violent Relationships
- Health Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour Change
- Mental Health Diagnosis and Intervention
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Culture and Diversity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 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 Foundation Year at University of West London do next?
55% 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 West London?
94% 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 West London?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 West London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.