Psychology Forward College

Overview

Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty.

*QS 2024: LSE #3 in social sciences and management in Europe, KCL # 6 in psychology in Europe

Why study at Forward College?

• World-Class Degrees: We offer seven bachelor's degrees, designed by the London School of Economics and King’s College London, all accredited and awarded by the University of London.

• Multicultural Experience: Students immerse themselves in diverse cultures by spending each academic year in a different European capital—Lisbon in year 1, Paris, in year 2 and Berlin in year 3 —within a vibrant community of over 33 nationalities.

• Student Success: Our students achieve outstanding results in exams from prestigious institutions such as LSE and King’s College London. Notably, 60% of our graduates pursue further studies, with 40% gaining admission to top EU universities.

• Personalised Learning: With an average class size of 15, students receive individual attention through one-on-one tutoring and regular assessments, fostering a supportive and tailored educational environment. Our distinguished faculty includes members affiliated with renowned institutions like MIT, King’s College London, and the University of St Andrews.

• Leadership Development: Our curriculum blends rigorous academic programmes with practical skills development and hands-on projects, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges.

BSc in Psychology

With the Psychology course from Forward College, you will gain a thorough understanding of human behaviour and learn to apply psychological science to a variety of contemporary and social challenges. There is an emphasis on quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis with content enriched by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. With academic direction from King's College, you will:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of all the main areas of psychology;

• Demonstrate the ability to exercise critical judgement in the evaluation of research in the field;

• Apply a critical understanding of essential concepts, principles and research in psychology, and critically evaluate the results, in the context of loosely defined scenarios, using structured arguments based in empirical evidence;

• Demonstrate the ability to produce a substantial piece of original or empirical research work including, for example, study design, data collection, analysis and reporting.