Why do people think, feel and behave the way they do? The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year explores that question through research methods, social and developmental psychology, and applications in health, crime and business. You learn to apply theory and evidence to real-world events and take part in current debates in the discipline. The foundation year gives adults a supported start before Level 4. Teaching is at the Poplar campus in east London, with full-time weekday study listed. The course is designed to give enough breadth for psychology-related careers or postgraduate study. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the Poplar campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- January 2027
- Foundation year
- Yes — included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University of Central Lancashire London
- Partner pathway
- UCLAN
Who this course is for
This suits mature students interested in human behaviour who want a broad psychology degree in London and need a foundation year first. It fits people considering people-focused careers or further study.
Entry routes for mature students
Foundation-year standard entry is three GCSEs at A*–C (9–4) or equivalent, such as a Level 2 or 3 qualification with at least 45 credits. Without these, you may be considered with at least 12 months of full-time relevant work experience, assessed through a personal statement, CV and reference.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed at the Poplar campus in London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, so many students keep working. Your timetable is confirmed before enrolment.
Career and progression
The course lists opportunities in healthcare, education, mental health support, social work, therapy and counselling, plus postgraduate study in areas such as clinical, counselling, health or forensic psychology. Professional psychology roles need further training. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from University of Central Lancashire London
This BSc (Hons) Psychology degree offers an extensive outlook on exploring and understanding why people think, feel and behave as they do. The knowledge and skills you gain from this degree can be utilised across a wide range of career paths that positively impact the lives of others, in public, private, and healthcare domains.
Students will demonstrate a well-rounded understanding and critical awareness of human behaviour and reasoning behind mental processes. There is a focus on the major components and methods of enquiry within contemporary and classical psychology such as research methods, social and developmental psychology, health, crime and business.
By covering these vast areas, it will allow students to apply theory and evidence-based approaches to examine real-world events on a national and global level and engage in current and future debates within the discipline. Crucially, this course provides students with sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge and practical skills that they can pursue a wide range of psychology-related careers and further postgraduate study.
This programme will enable students to develop a critical awareness of human behaviour and reasoning behind mental processes.
A BSc (Hons) Psychology degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to explore human behaviour, and it can be applied in various fields, such as clinical, counselling, education, health, occupational, sport, and forensic psychology.
You’ll find opportunities in public and private healthcare, education, mental health support, social work, therapy, and counselling, including advisory, research, treatment, and therapeutic roles.
How this course differs
This page is BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year at University of Central Lancashire London: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Poplar (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year this page | University of Central Lancashire London (Partner: UCLAN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Poplar (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | University of Central Lancashire London (Partner: UCLAN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Poplar (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Evening | Holborn (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year
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Poplar
6th Floor, Import Building, 2 Clove Cres, E India Dock Rd, London, E14 2BE
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FAQs about this course
Where is this course taught?
At the UCLan London campus in Poplar, east London.
What topics does the degree cover?
Research methods, social and developmental psychology, and psychology applied to health, crime and business.
Can I join with GCSEs only?
Foundation-year entry asks for three GCSEs at A*–C (9–4) or equivalent, or at least 12 months of full-time relevant work experience.
Can this lead to postgraduate psychology study?
The course is designed to give the breadth and skills needed for psychology-related careers and further postgraduate study.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
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