Psychology with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway)

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychology with a Foundation Year is only available to students performing at a very high standard in a chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments. Our Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough is designed to help a range of students realise their university ambitions. Our streamed approach enables you to progress on to one of multiple courses within your chosen stream – giving you further time to decide which course is right for you. International tuition fees are £10,050 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 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees and funding

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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