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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (HSU)

UK Management College (UKMC) · Health Sciences University

Connect psychological research, human behaviour and wellbeing with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.

Manchester; Derby, SunderlandOn CampusNext intake: please enquire
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners seeking a preparatory year before degree-level study; progression depends on meeting the course requirements.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • FDY3001 Human Sciences IFoundation Year (Level 3)
  • FDY3003 Personal and Professional DevelopmentFoundation Year (Level 3)
  • FDY3009 Foundations of Psychology, Counselling and Mental HealthFoundation Year (Level 3)
  • PSY4103 Applying PsychologyLevel 4
  • PSY4105 Introduction to Learning TheoryLevel 4
  • SES4001 Introduction to Research MethodsLevel 4
  • PSY5205 Biological PsychologyLevel 5
  • PSY5207 Cognitive PsychologyLevel 5
  • SES6000 DissertationLevel 6 (Core Modules)
  • PSY6310 Contemporary Issues in PsychologyLevel 6 (Core Modules)
  • PSY6314 Clinical PsychologyLevel 6 (Optional Modules)
  • PSY6316 Psychology PlacementLevel 6 (Optional Modules)

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Design a small hypothetical memory study, define variables and analyse simulated results without drawing clinical conclusions.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

psychological research, human behaviour and wellbeing
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Clinical psychologist

Additional training or accreditation required

Assesses and treats complex psychological difficulties.

Starting out
£49,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Obtain BPS Graduate Basis through an accredited psychology qualification or conversion, relevant experience, a qualifying clinical doctorate and HCPC registration.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Forensic psychologist

Additional training or accreditation required

Apply psychology to offending, justice and rehabilitation.

Starting out
£49,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Obtain BPS Graduate Basis, accredited postgraduate forensic training, supervised practice and HCPC registration.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Counsellor

Additional training or accreditation required

Offers structured talking support for emotional difficulties.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client practice and the professional registration expected by employers.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Mental health nurse

Additional training or accreditation required

Provides registered nursing care for people with mental-health needs.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete a separate approved nursing qualification, clinical placements and NMC registration; this course does not qualify you as a nurse.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Supports people and families facing social and safeguarding challenges.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete an approved qualifying social-work degree or postgraduate programme and register with the regulator for the UK nation of practice.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Probation officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation and public protection.

Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Meet the entry criteria and complete the Professional Qualification in Probation or the applicable national training route.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Youth worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000

How to get there: Gain youth-work experience; professional youth-worker posts normally require a recognised youth-work qualification and safeguarding checks.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Family support worker

Related career

Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Careers adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

Help people plan education, training and employment choices.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Complete a recognised career-guidance qualification or employer training route and gain supervised guidance experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Human resources officer

Related career

Supports recruitment, employee relations and people policies.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Recruitment consultant

Related career

Matches candidates with employers and manages recruitment processes.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Training officer

Related career

Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Market research executive

Related career

Research customer behaviour and turn findings into business insight.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social researcher

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Develop research-design, statistics and qualitative-analysis skills; some posts require postgraduate research training.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health promotion specialist

Related career

Develops programmes that help communities improve health.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Community development worker

Related career

Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Occupational therapist

Additional training or accreditation required

Help people regain independence in everyday activities.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete a separate HCPC-approved qualifying programme and clinical placements, then obtain HCPC registration.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Teaching assistant

Related career

Supports teachers and pupils with classroom learning.

Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£26,000

How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Play therapist

Additional training or accreditation required

Use therapeutic play to help children express feelings and manage difficulties.

Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£53,000

How to get there: Complete recognised postgraduate play-therapy training, supervised placements and professional registration; relevant child-focused experience is normally needed.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach university students and contribute to academic research.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Normally complete postgraduate research, often a doctorate, develop publications and gain relevant teaching experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
Manchester; Derby, Sunderland · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 each year
Awarding university
Health Sciences University
Historical information (not the current offer)

£9,535 each year

Entry requirements and routes

1/2 years of work experience in the CV. No qualification required.

English language

Duolingo / IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / OIDI

Interview or assessment

Student will need to attend PFF day and complete a set of assesments.

Classes and attendance

Weekdays only and day time only

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

The provider publishes student support services. Ask its support team about study needs, wellbeing, reasonable adjustments and any course-specific finance eligibility; support and funding are assessed individually.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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