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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY course at University of Hertfordshire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

D,D

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyC
BiologyC
English LiteratureB
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B905

Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY course.

The Initial Year of the Extended Degree Science - Psychology, provides an introduction to psychology alongside a good grounding in biology, mathematics and statistics with options to study, chemistry, physics, healthcare and sports or more advanced biology and mathematics. It is designed to allow students some flexibility to tailor their module choices to their interests and abilities. Students will progress to level 4 in a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology.

Source: University of Hertfordshire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY at University of Hertfordshire.

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4 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium

Location

West Herts College | Watford

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£6,400 per year (provisional)
Scotland£6,400 per year (provisional)
Wales£6,400 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£6,400 per year (provisional)

University of Hertfordshire student reviews

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Based on 101 reviews from University of Hertfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY course - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

71%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

74%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

93%

high

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

98%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

91%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female80%Male19%Other2%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above73%
Number of students290
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Initial Year for Extended Degree Science- PSYCHOLOGY.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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