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Psychology Foundation Year & Funded Psychology Degrees
Start a psychology degree in the UK with a built-in foundation year — even without A-levels or UCAS points. Tuition is covered by Student Finance England and you can receive maintenance support while you study.
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- 15 with Foundation Year
Funded Psychology Courses
A psychology foundation year gives you an extra first year to build academic skills before the full honours degree. All courses below are eligible for tuition fee and maintenance loans. Many mature students and career changers use this route — there is no upper age limit for Student Finance England.
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How to Fund a Psychology Degree in the UK
If you are a British citizen or hold settled status, pre-settled status, indefinite leave to remain, or refugee status — and have lived in the UK for at least three years — you can usually study Psychology without paying tuition upfront.
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Up to £13,762/year
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- 15 Psychology courses include a foundation year — start without A-levels
- No upper age limit — ideal for mature students returning to education
- Repay 9% only on earnings above £25,000 after you graduate
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Psychology foundation year — common questions
Can I study psychology with a foundation year and no A-levels?
Yes. Many UK universities offer BSc or BA psychology with a built-in foundation year that does not require A-levels or UCAS tariff points. You apply through the same Student Finance England process as any other undergraduate.
Is a psychology foundation year funded by Student Finance England?
Yes. A foundation year followed by an honours degree is usually treated as one funded undergraduate programme. You can apply for a tuition fee loan (paid to the university) and a maintenance loan (paid to you) for each year of study, including the foundation year.
Can mature students get funding for a psychology degree?
Yes. There is no upper age limit for undergraduate student finance in England. Mature students in their 30s, 40s, and 50s use the same eligibility rules and application process as school leavers.
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