Psychology with Foundation Year option Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology at BU?

• Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities
• Learn through mentorship from staff as well as plenty of seminars by nationally and internationally renowned researchers and practitioners
• Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the Psychology Department
• Benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts
• Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months 
• The diversity of the topics will prepare you for any career, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic) or outside (such as HR, the police or management).

Course accreditations

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. 

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-Level: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

Foundation Year entry requirements for September 2026 entry: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.   

International entry requirements: 

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components or equivalent. 

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66%. Grade depends on the course
• France: Baccalaureate with 12 overall or 11 (international option)
• Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65%
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5. Grade depends on the course
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%