- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Full-time: 4 years (Blended)
- Mode
- Blended
- Subject
- Psychology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- NOV 2026
Overview
Are you interested in a career in psychology but are not sure how to get started? Our psychology degree with foundation year has been developed for inquisitive students who want to understand more about the human mind and what drives our behaviour, but need a little extra support before taking on a full university degree course. Our British Psychological Society accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology degree with Foundation Year will introduce you to a wide range of contemporary research and support you in developing key knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential in pursuing a career within psychology. The course has been designed with your future career in mind. You’ll have the option to tailor the focus of your degree and specialise in areas that match your career aspirations. This provides you with control over your learning and gives you the opportunity to discover and experience ideas and concepts from a range of different areas within psychology. With such a wide range of areas in psychology to choose from, this course gives you the time and flexibility to decide where you want to focus. Studying this new undergraduate psychology course with Arden will provide you with multiple future career and study options, and you’ll have access to modern, digital learning tools as you study. You’ll also have full support from our dedicated academic team, who are internationally respected industry practitioners, published authors, and PhD holders in the psychology field. Heather's interview Video • 1 min
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | interview · Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme. |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall |
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
Fees
UK students: £9,525 per level (UK campus)
UK/Home: £9,525 per level (UK campus)
Start dates
November 2026, February 2027
Application deadline
Rolling admission — apply any time before your chosen intake start date; Arden runs several intakes a year and sets no fixed application deadline
Campus
- Birmingham Leeds London (Holborn, Stratford) Manchester Newcastle Nottingham, United Kingdom
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