Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Psychology with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)

Course Overview

Our BSc Psychology with foundation is designed for students who may need additional preparation prior to their undergraduate level psychology study.

Start and Duration

• Sep, 3 years
• Jan, 3 years

Level

• Undergraduate
• Undergraduate

Qualification

• Bachelor of Science (Hons)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons)

UK Fees

• From £9,250 per year*
• From £12,333 per year*

International Fees

• From £14,800 per year*
• From £19,733 per year*

UCAS Code

• C801

Campus

• Buckingham
• Buckingham

School

• School of Psychology

Course Modules

Sep 2025 (Full-time)

• Academic Writing Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Advanced Academic Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Classic Studies in Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Critical Thinking (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Data Analysis in Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Digital Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Foundations in Biological Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Global Perspectives (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Key Academic Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Psychology: From Theory to Practice (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Research Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Biopsychosocial Aspects of Human Behaviour (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 4)
• Psychological Processes (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 4)
• Research Methods and Statistics (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 4)
• Skills for Psychologists (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 4)
• Biological Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Cognitive Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Developmental Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Individual Differences (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Psychology of Emotion (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Qualitative Methods & Analysis in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Quantitative Methods & Analysis in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Social Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Health Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Research Project (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 6)
• Animal Behaviour (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Clinical Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Creative Performance and Expertise (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Cyberpsychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Educational Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Forensic Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Occupational Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Sports & Exercise Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)

Jan 2026 (Full-time)

• Academic Writing Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Advanced Academic Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Classic Studies in Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Critical Thinking (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Data Analysis in Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Digital Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Foundations in Biological Psychology (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Global Perspectives (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Key Academic Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Psychology: From Theory to Practice (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Research Skills (Core, 10.00 credits, Level 3)
• Biopsychosocial Aspects of Human Behaviour (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 4)
• Psychological Processes (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 4)
• Research Methods and Statistics (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 4)
• Skills for Psychologists (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 4)
• Biological Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Cognitive Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Developmental Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Individual Differences (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Psychology of Emotion (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Qualitative Methods & Analysis in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Quantitative Methods & Analysis in Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Social Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 5)
• Health Psychology (Core, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Research Project (Core, 30.00 credits, Level 6)
• Animal Behaviour (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Clinical Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Creative Performance and Expertise (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Cyberpsychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Educational Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Forensic Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Occupational Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)
• Sports & Exercise Psychology (Optional, 15.00 credits, Level 6)

Entry Requirements

Typical Offers

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents:

• A Levels with minimum grades of DD
• BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP
• Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points

International Applicants

We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.

Home Student/School Leaver Under 21

The standard entry requirements are DD at A-level, IB 25 or other equivalent alternative qualifications. Applicants should have satisfactory completion of grade 12 plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above, plus evidence of genuine intellectual capacity.

Mature Home Student (Over 21)

The age range of our student body varies from those who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students. Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from mature students. Your experience in the world of work will be considered alongside any qualifications you hold.

International Student

We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country. For countries not listed, we will use ECCTIS to establish the equivalence of your qualifications to entry requirements. A recognised formal English language test will be required.

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component. (Other recognised English test are listed here requirements). There may also be an interview assessment. If your English language level is below the entry requirements you will be expected to complete our pre-sessional English language programme. You do not need to apply separately for this programme, your offer will include the necessary pre-sessional English term(s).

Programme Progression

Please note that the first nine months of this programme constitute the Foundation stage. Students are expected to pass in all the Foundation modules with an overall average of 60% in order to progress to the second year stage of the course.

UCAS Applications

You may apply either through the national UCAS university admissions system or at any time directly to the University using our own online application form. Our UCAS code is B90.

Selection Process

Each application is considered on its own merit. You may be invited for an informal interview. If you are an international student the informal interview will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Student Contract for Prospective Students

When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study. When you accept an offer of a place on the course at the University a legal contract is formed between you and the University on the basis of the student contract in your offer letter. Your offer letter and the student contract contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer. Read the Student Contract.

Teaching and Assessment

Quality Teaching

We offer high quality teaching using our unique tutorial teaching model. Buckingham degrees are recognised around the world. You will have lectures with your whole cohort, seminars of varying sizes and weekly tutorials with a maximum of seven students in total.

High Calibre Staff

Our academic staff will teach three terms out of four, with the remaining term used for research and scholarly activity. Because of this, we have no difficulty in attracting high calibre, highly respected lecturers. University of Buckingham lecturers enjoy spending time with students because they all teach within our tutorial teaching model. It is also the philosophy of Buckingham’s staff to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students.

Teaching Methods

Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars and tutorials. A key feature of the Buckingham teaching method is the use of small tutorial groups which provide the most effective means of ensuring that the students benefit from the academic expertise at their disposal. It is also the philosophy of Buckingham’s faculty to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students.

Assessment Methods

The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two. Please check module information for more details.

After Your Course

Graduate Employment

Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.

Course Fees

The fees for this course are:

• Start: Sep 2025, Type: Full-time (3 Years), UK: £9,250, Total cost: £37,000
• Start: Sep 2025, Type: Full-time (3 Years), INT: £14,800, Total cost: £59,200
• Start: Jan 2026, Type: Full-time (3 Years), UK: £12,333, Total cost: £37,000
• Start: Jan 2026, Type: Full-time (3 Years), INT: £19,733, Total cost: £59,200

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.

Accommodation

On-Campus Accommodation

We guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study, as long as it is booked and paid for in good time, so you’re assured of a safe and secure home from home when you arrive at the University. Most new students choose this option.

What’s Included?

All our study bedrooms are fully furnished, centrally heated, and connected to the internet. With few exceptions they have a wash basin and small refrigerator. We have a large number of ensuite rooms, and are upgrading more rooms each year. There are shared kitchens for when you wish to cook for yourself.

How to Apply

We welcome applications in two different ways – directly via our online application form or through UCAS.

Apply Directly

Apply online via our course pages:

• Most flexible option
• Apply until shortly before the course starts
• No application fees
• You can apply to us as an extra option alongside your UCAS choices

You can apply directly through our website by clicking the ‘apply’ button at the bottom of the course page.

Apply via UCAS

You can easily make Buckingham one of your UCAS choices:

• You can apply to up to 5 choices
• The application and decision deadlines are set by UCAS
• There is an application fee to UCAS

Our UCAS code is B90.