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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C80F
Psychology with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Looking for a foundation course in psychology in Birmingham? Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year degree has lower entry requirements and can lead to a full undergraduate qualification. This course has been specifically designed to allow home and EU students, who do not initially meet the Birmingham City University entry requirements for our standard Psychology degree, to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure they are successful on their chosen degree course. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Psychology
Human Biology and Neuroscience
Research Methods and Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology Fundamentals
Cognitive Processes and Behaviour
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing
UCAS Code:C80F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,500 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £24,500 | £29,500 |
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▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
63%Working
15%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
35%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
88%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Psychology with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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