Psychology with foundation year

Explore human behaviour and understand people and how the world works. Learn about contemporary issues impacting every area of psychology and gain practical skills for an impactful career in psychology and beyond.

Build your expertise in understanding human behaviour, mental health and neuropsychology with our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course.1 Develop analytical and research skills to explore decision-making, social interactions and lifespan changes. These skills should prepare you for a career in a range of settings in healthcare, research, business and beyond. 

Foundation year
The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques.

Degree
- Social and criminal justice: examine the foundations of justice systems, policies and practices, and how they impact individuals and communities. You will also have the opportunity to engage in current debates on crime, punishment, human rights and social justice to develop solutions for real-world challenges.


- Global and intersectional perspectives: explore how justice issues intersect with race, gender, class and global inequalities to shape the lived experiences of people around the world.


- Applied learning: through a blend of theory, research and practical experience, you should develop a deep understanding of how policies, institutions and communities interact, empowering you to drive positive change.


Why you should study this course
Foundation year
• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.



• Provides a grounding in key areas of health, education, psychology and wellbeing.



Degree
- Professional accreditation: successfully completing this course to the required standard of accreditation means you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is necessary for further postgraduate study in psychology (including professional doctorates). See accreditation section for more information.


- Trending topics in psychology: teaching is designed to reflect current trends and sector debates. For example, you’ll explore topics that are shaping the societal landscape, such as artificial intelligence, gender identification and contemporary psychological interventions.


- Innovative learning tools: you’ll have access to a range of psychology-specific programmes to support your studies, including statistical and research methods software.


- Gain insight from academics and industry practitioners: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong industry links with local schools, prison services and clinical and counselling organisations.


- Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, you will actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects such as case study strategies, designing community outreach programmes and presenting your findings to others. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication.


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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.