Psychology With Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

This course also prepares you for further training in psychology and provides an essential platform if you would like to become a professional psychologist. You could go on to masters level study with the University of Derby , including our MSc Behaviour Change or MRes Psychology. As an accredited course, the MSc Health Psychology will take you further down the route towards becoming a chartered member of the BPS.

Key facts

• Take a route which is ideal if you are looking to change career or exploring areas which are new to you: the foundation year gives you a strong platform for success. It is also a great route into the degree if you don't meet the requirements for the 3-year course. 

• Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research – you’ll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research
• Use specialist facilities, including our psychological observation suite and eye tracker equipment, EEG for recording brain activity, and a Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children
• Take the opportunity to go on an optional work placement and add substance to your CV
• Psychological studies can help shape healthier societies across the world. Our course content links to global initiatives including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where 'Good Health and Wellbeing' is prioritised
• Gain the undergraduate qualification you need to enter postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist

Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and behaviour. On this Psychology With Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby, we look at the applications of psychology in a wide range of areas and explore the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of behaviour.

Careers

Psychological knowledge is invaluable in many walks of life, so your career options will be broad. Our graduates have gone on to successful roles in sectors such as:

• Psychological research
• Scientific or clinical research
• Charity leadership
• Mental health support and management
• Health services and therapeutic care
• Probation service and police
• Human resources
• Health psychology
• Educational psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Teaching

Through our Professional Development Package, you'll gain valuable transferable skills, including:

• Written and verbal communication
• Research and analytical
• Personal motivation, organisation and self-reflection
• Numeracy
• IT literacy
• Critical awareness