Course Summary

This is a four-year degree at Goldsmiths. If you successfully achieve the progression requirements of the foundation year, you can continue with the full-time three-year BSc (Hons) Psychology. **Why study the BSc Psychology with Foundation Year at Goldsmiths?** - The programme is ideal if you're interested in psychology and its many applications, and want to boost your academic profile and progress to the full-time BSc Psychology. - There are no formal entrance requirements, you just need to demonstrate a lively interest in the world of psychology. - You'll attend a study skills course as part of the programme, to develop your academic writing and research skills. - We have excellent specialist and general-purpose research laboratories, including an EEG suite for brain research, an infant lab, and a visual perception and attention laboratory. The BSc Psychology degree offers a scientific approach to the study of human behaviour, giving a broad understanding of psychological theory and research. It will develop your understanding of the processes influencing how people think, feel, behave, and interact. It is also accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society and also the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Course Details - Modules

During the foundation year the programme provides the opportunity for personal and professional development, and encourages you to think about your preferred direction in psychology. It focuses on introductory psychology and the different approaches psychology has adopted theoretically and in research. Some of the approaches that will be covered are developmental social cognitive mental health research methods You'll be expected to carry out additional study and reading. If you successfully achieve the progression requirements of the foundation year, you can continue with the full-time three-year BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. This degree deals with the broad themes of cognition, individual differences, biological and evolutionary issues, social functioning, and development across the lifespan. The modules you take will develop your understanding of psychology’s everyday applications, such as studies of people at work and the rationale for and use of psychological tests. You'll have the opportunity to develop your own particular interests by choosing from a wide range of specialist modules, and will carry out a research project on a subject of your choice with guidance and support from a supervisor. This allows you to apply the many skills you have learned throughout the programme to define and address new questions. The modular system of the programme allows considerable flexibility of choice in your final year when you can tailor your study according to your particular interests and ultimate aims, by choosing six option modules on specialised topics. The precise list changes year by year (for example, a new member of staff may add a module). Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C801

Institution code: G56

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


There are no formal entrance requirements. The programme is primarily aimed at learners who may not have formal entry qualifications for undergraduate study. You'll need to demonstrate that you have an interest in and aptitude for the subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5
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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

New Cross
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Lewisham
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