Foundation in Psychology

Entry Requirements

Applications are invited from students who can demonstrate that they have the following:

• A degree of personal maturity consistent with the demands of a competitive programme of this type
• The motivation and potential to proceed on to and succeed in Psychology at Degree level (or a related discipline)

PLUS

• GCSE Grade C Maths and English or international equivalents

OR

• The full International, European or Welsh Baccalaureate
• Other qualifications as deemed acceptable by the College

OR

• Relevant work experience (eg. nursing, sports coaching, teaching assistant, performing arts, international business)

Applicants deemed suitable for the course will be invited for interview.

Where an applicant's first language is not English, evidence of at least Level 5.5 attainment in the International English Language Testing Scheme (IELTS), and/or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test), or a clear pass in the College's own English Language Proficiency Test.

Applications are processed by the Admissions Team within the External Relations Department. They are assessed according to the above criteria, and subject to the assessment and approval of the Course Leader.

The typical applicant will normally have reached their 18th birthday at the start of the course and be able to demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to Psychology. The Course particularly welcomes applications from mature students.

Applications from students with physical disabilities are also welcomed; individual support and needs will be identified in conjunction with the College Disability Officer, Programme Director and Course Leader.