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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801

Psychology with Accelerated Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Accelerated Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychology is an exciting and dynamic field of study concerned with the scientific investigation of how people think, feel and behave as individuals, in groups and in their wider context. Our BSc Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and gives you a comprehensive grounding in psychology and specialisms including biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology. Our rigorous programme introduces you to psychological theories, methods and models to observe, interpret and explain human behaviour. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £7,335 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

*selecting whether to study them in the daytime or in the evening**
Ing specialist topics directly relevant to contemporary practices in psychology
In Birkbeck’s School of Psychological Sciences
UCAS Code:C801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,000

Home Student Fee

£7,335

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£17,500£26,000£29,000
5 years£22,500£32,000£38,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Psychology with Accelerated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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