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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801
Psychology with Foundation Year
York St John UniversityYork, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you are fascinated by Psychology but do not yet meet the entry requirements of our degree courses, this foundation year is your opportunity to gain the essential knowledge and skills you need before starting an undergraduate degree in this exciting subject. Psychology is an exciting and diverse field of study dedicated to understanding, describing, predicting, and controlling behavior and thought. This programme provides a scientific approach to understanding people, their behaviour, and thinking while studying in a thriving research environment. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Individual differences
Biological
Developmental
Social
Cognitive psychology
UCAS Code:C801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£56,000
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.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
89%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Psychology with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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