Psychology with a Foundation Year

UCAS code: C801

Here's what University of Kent says about its Psychology with a Foundation Year course.

Psychology with a Foundation Year How do people think, perceive and feel? Psychology is the scientific understanding of human behaviour that opens doors to a wide range of careers, from clinical, business and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, public relations and human resources.

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research.

After successful completion of the foundation year, you progress to the three or four-year Psychology courses.

Your future Our graduates currently have excellent graduate employment prospects, working in clinical, forensic and occupational psychology or in allied fields related to therapy, teaching, or social work. Many work in communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations and publishing.

If you choose an undergraduate programme with a placement year you can spend a year working with professional psychologists in, for example, the NHS, the Prison Service or another government agency or in a business setting and gain experience that will enhance your employability.

Our experience schemes allow students to either gain practical experience of ongoing research projects or to gain an insight into the workplace and the local community.

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Foundation Year Compulsory modules currently include: Statistics Skills I Skills II Research Methods Psychology I Psychology II

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Succeeding at University and Beyond The Science of Psychology: Past and Future Biological and Cognitive Psychology Making Sense of Psychological Data Understanding People and Groups Big Questions in Psychology

Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Developmental Psychology Conducting, Evaluating Research and Solving Problems with Psychological Data Brain and Cognition Personality and Social Psychology Optional modules may include: Topics in Business Psychology Understanding Psychological Distress: A normal reaction to adverse experiences? The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Using Practical Psychology Psychology Project Optional modules may include: Business Psychology in Context Forensic Psychology: Real-World Applications Cognition in Action Challenging and Diversifying Perspectives on Distress Study Designs and Data Collection