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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: PSY3

Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£5,760Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Want to explore the areas of psychology or sociology but not quite ready to study at degree level? The social sciences foundation year provides the perfect introduction to studying this fascinating subject, and will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to a related full undergraduate degree. Leading directly on to our highly regarded sport, health and social sciences courses, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Academic Skills and University Transition
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Human Development and Behaviour
Social Institutions and Society
Professional Practice in Health and Social Sciences
Personal Development and Career Planning
UCAS Code:PSY3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

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Minimum of two completed A-levels, or BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP, or BTEC Diploma at MP, or T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

£0m investment in our campus and industry-standard facilities Top0% for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025) Top0 best student city (StudentCrowd, 2024) Build confidence and gain an introduction to academic skills before progressing on to your chosen degree course. Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. For international and EU students As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels. Qualifications Qualif

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£21,500£27,500£32,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000

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: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%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.

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