
Psychology (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology. Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year option) at BU? - Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities - Learn through mentorship from staff and benefit from talks by nationally and internationally renowned speakers from a variety of fields an... International tuition fees are £19,635 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,635
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About Bournemouth University
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