Psychology (with foundation year)

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour exploring how we think, feel, and behave in a range of applied contexts. In this course we cover all core areas and explore the breadth of real-world applications. The course offers the flexibility to specialise in forensic, sports and exercise or psychology with counselling pathways after year 1, or to continue to develop knowledge across a breadth of psychological domains.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

The foundation year covers key themes such as professional skills, inequality, social determinants and communications. It seeks to develop your key skills, such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Psychology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.

The degree element of this course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.

Key course benefits

• Embrace diversity and Inclusion. Explore contemporary issues of human diversity such as race, gender and sexuality through the lens of psychology in an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Participate in engaging and immersive learning activities such as virtual escape rooms and virtual reality simulations.

• Explore contemporary topics like neurodiversity, cyberpsychology and Artificial Intelligence.

• Build a skill set for success: Hone critical thinking, analytic and communication skills ready for the graduate job market with assessments designed to prepare you for the world of work.

• Develop a global perspective. Become a global citizen through exploring cultural influences and collaborative projects with international partners.

• Gain real-world experience with an optional UK work placement or international placement year and our Phoenix+ scheme.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.