Overview

Why study the Foundation Year in Psychology at Middlesex University?

If you complete this year successfully you progress directly onto one of our three-year degree courses in this subject area.
The number of students who progress to degree study are very high and in fact have gone on to become some of our most successful graduates.

The foundation year is for you if:

you do not have the right qualifications for a full degree

you feel you are not yet ready for degree-level study

you are returning to study and feel you need some help to get up to speed with the demands of learning before embarking on a degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introductory Psychology

SMART (Students Mastering Academic Writing, Research and Technology)

Foundation Mathematics

Foundation Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 197 other programmes in Educational Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

48 UCAS points plus GCSE C English, Maths and Science

Your prior achievement in awarded qualifications
Predicted achievement in the qualifications you are currently studying
Personal statement or statement of purpose for evidence of your motivation and commitment to your subject
References about your academic potential and personal qualities
Details of time spent at another Higher Education institution, even if the course was not completed.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation Year in Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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