BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year

Blended

If you have a curious mind and want to develop a scientific understanding of the human brain, behaviour, and experience, then this degree course is an ideal fit for you. The degree covers essential areas of psychology, including biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and other related subjects. This degree programme is officially accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that graduates who achieve a lower second-class honours degree or above will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This membership is a crucial requirement for pursuing professional psychology training.

Arden University‘s foundation courses are a great way to enter higher education if you don’t currently meet our bachelor’s degree entry requirements, or if it’s been a while since you were in formal education. Studying this degree with Arden University via blended learning – a blend of face-to-face classes combined with independent online learning – means you’ll be able to study around your existing commitments such as work, parenting, and more.

Online

If you have a curious mind and are interested in exploring the scientific understanding of the human brain, behaviour, and experience, then this online degree programme is an excellent choice for you. The course covers essential areas of psychology, including biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and other related subjects. This degree programme is officially accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that graduates who achieve a lower second-class honours degree or above will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This membership is a crucial requirement for pursuing professional psychology training.

Arden University‘s foundation courses provide a great way to enter higher education, especially if you do not currently meet our bachelor’s degree entry requirements, or if it has been a while since you were in formal education. Studying this course online offers you the flexibility to learn from anywhere in the world at your own pace while ensuring that the quality of your degree education is maintained.

At Arden University we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to gain the life and career benefits that higher education can bring. We are dedicated to making the university experience convenient and accessible to ambitious and motivated people like you, which is why we’re the fastest-growing university in the United Kingdom*.

Our mission is to connect adult learners like you with higher education study opportunities that give you the tools you need to fulfil your career and life goals. We challenge conventional perceptions of degree study by providing flexible, vocational courses with timetables and learning options that fit around your life commitments.

Arden University has seven modern study centres across the UK in some of the country’s most diverse and thriving cities, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.

*More first year UK undergraduate students 2015-2021 than any other university (HESA data)

Accreditations

Many of our programmes are accredited by internationally recognised professional bodies, which ensures high standards of quality and provides access to additional resources for your career success.

Why Study with Arden?

Study a modern degree in the UK

Studying with Arden in the UK offers a modern way to learn which gives you the benefits of campus life alongside the flexibility to fit your studies around your other life commitments. You’ll spend two days a week attending lectures at your chosen UK study centre, giving you the freedom to choose when and where you’ll undertake the remainder of your self-guided online study.

Focus on employability

All our programmes are designed with your career in mind. Our tutors are invested in your success both in and outside of our courses, and our programmes include opportunities to apply practical skills in individual modules and complete an independent research project. As an Arden student, you can take advantage of the resources in our dedicated Careers Portal:

• CV builder
• Interview simulator
• Global job search engine
• Employer advice
• Bonus business skills courses

Applied skills

When you graduate with your degree from Arden University, you will:

• Have shown your ability to learn and solve problems in your focus area
• Have an in-depth understanding of your subject matter
• Be able to make a decision about how to manage your career planning as a result of your modules
• Have transferable skills that will maximise your employability and career potential

Study resources at your fingertips

• Thousands of carefully handpicked books and journals available in our online library
• Easily downloadable materials
• Accessible on any device, even offline
• At your own pace study content