Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

Our Integrated Foundation Year is an exciting, skills-building course that will teach you how to think and study as a Psychologist, and give you everything you need to start your BSc Psychology degree with confidence. You will learn explanations for how we think, feel, and behave, in the context of key issues and debates in contemporary Psychology. You will also delve into important global issues, such as health, sustainability, and social inequalities. Once you have completed your Foundation year, you will progress onto the full degree course, BSc Psychology.\Understand the mind with BSc Psychology. Explore aspects of psychology from perception to social interactions and gain insights into the complexities of human behaviour.\What makes us think, feel and behave the way we do? This course dives into how the brain and mind work, exploring topics like memory, emotions, perception, and decision-making. Learn psychological theories and research methods that help explain human behaviour and development.\You’ll study in a supportive department ranked 3rd in the UK for research (THE, REF Institution ranked by subject 2022). Learning from award-winning educators, you’ll contribute to a leading research culture with your own final-year project. Benefit from access to a range of advanced facilities including an on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner and equipment to record electrical brain activity (EEG).\What makes humans tick?\• Use scientific methods to analyse the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence behaviour\• You’ll be able to customise your degree after year one with optional modules to follow your interests\• Conduct research, interpret complex data and develop communication skills to present your findings clearly\Your path ahead\Develop your confidence to apply the most up-to-date psychological principles and techniques to real-world situations.\Our graduates are well-prepared for rewarding careers in psychology, healthcare, education, and research. The course also provides a strong foundation for further study in clinical psychology, counselling, or academic research.

Psychology