Psychology with Foundation Year
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychologists explore behaviour – the ways our minds work, how we think and interact with the world, and why we react in the ways we do. Our course covers the fundamental and essential skills required for further psychology study. These include academic writing and reading skills, personal development and reflection, research and analytical skills, introduction to research and practice across a variety of areas of psychology, and a critical understanding and application of core psychological theories to real-world issues. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD e.g. BB, CDD or equivalent |
| International Baccalaureate | 25 points To include Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade 4 Higher Level in English Language and Mathematics. |
| 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 | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Manchester Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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