Psychology Foundation Year

at Northumbria University

The learning and teaching methods utilised on this course are designed to provide a smooth transition to your chosen Psychology degree.

 

Delivered over to semesters, this course incorporates six modules: Classic Studies, Psychology in Practice, Academic Skills 1, Debates and Controversies in Psychology, Research Methods and Academic Skills 2.

 

Teaching is delivered by a series of interactive seminars that focus primarily on problem-based learning. This will typically involve an initial session where you will be introduced to concepts and given a task or problem to work on individually or in a group. You will then present your solution in a range of formats.

 

This interactive style of teaching is designed to ensure deep learning of material, as well as development and practice of the academic skills necessary to pursue a degree in psychology.

 

This course’s assessment methods include formal multiple-choice and short answer examinations, problem-solving exercises and assignments, essays, oral presentations, literature searches, poster presentations, the creation of informational leaflets and other relevant assessment methods.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Foundation year

 

 

• PY0300 -Classic Studies that Shaped Psychology (Core,20 Credits)
• PY0301 -Current Debates and Controversies (Core,20 Credits)
• PY0302 -Academic Skills for Psychologists (Core,20 Credits)
• PY0303 -Psychology for Life (Core,20 Credits)
• PY0304 -Collecting & Managing Data (Core,20 Credits)
• PY0305 -Research Skills for Psychologists (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

80 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants shoud have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

This course has been specifically designed to allow you to commence to one of the following BSc (Hons) degrees: Psychology or Psychology with Criminology, which offer specialisms in the following areas; Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Business Psychology, Health Psychology.

 

When you begin your chosen undergraduate degree, the skills acquired on the Psychology Foundation Year course should assist in your understanding of your chosen subject. Your newly developed research skills will also prove invaluable for assignments and projects.

 

Completion of your subsequent undergraduate degree will help to prepare you for future employment or the progression to further education or Master’s level courses.