The Psychology Foundation Year at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your essential pathway into a rewarding career in psychology. This course is ideal if you are passionate about understanding human behaviour and the mind but do not yet meet the entry requirements for a full BSc degree. You will explore the core principles of psychology, delving into classic studies, current debates, and the academic skills necessary for higher-level study. This foundation programme is unique as it is taught entirely within a psychology department, ensuring all content is directly relevant to the BSc curriculum.
This full-time, on-campus foundation programme is studied over one year, preparing you for progression to our BSc (Hons) Psychology or BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degrees. You will develop crucial research skills, learn to collect and manage data, and gain a comprehensive understanding of psychology for life. Throughout your studies, you will be supported by academics whose research in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience is ranked 15th in the UK. You will graduate with the confidence and academic grounding to excel in your undergraduate degree and future psychological careers.