The Foundation Year in Psychology is offered as an entry route to a psychology degree for students who don't yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level study. You enrol on a four-year course, which includes the one-year foundation course.

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.

How to apply

If you are interested in studying the Psychology foundation year you must apply to one of our four-year degree courses. Please have a look at the How to apply tab for further information. Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees entry onto your chosen psychology degree. We offer:

• BSc Psychology
• BSc Psychology with Criminology
• BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills
• BSc Psychology with Education
• BSc Psychology with Neuroscience

What will you study on the Foundation Year in Psychology?

You will study all four modules simultaneously over the year which means you have the chance to examine topics in-depth.​ As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

How is the Foundation Year in Psychology taught?

The Foundation year aims to engage you in all aspects of your learning. You are required to have good attendance and are encouraged to actively participate in taught sessions either individually, with your peers or collaboratively in small groups

You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills through interactive lectures, supervised laboratories and workshops, online activities and tests, guided research, individual and group projects and reflection. You will receive formative verbal feedback in practical sessions and summative feedback is provided electronically and/or verbally.

Assessment

Your knowledge and understanding is assessed by individual written assignments and tests, pair and group presentations, learning logs, and demonstrations