Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool

If you are interested in studying for a psychology degree, but feel that you have a non-standard academic background, this is a programme that has been designed for you.

It is intended for students from a variety of vocational, academic and non-academic backgrounds who typically have had a break in their education. C801 is run in collaboration with Wirral Metropolitan College and those on the programme benefit from facilities at both locations. Successful completion of the first two years (Year Zero and Year One) allows transfer to Year Two of C800. Class sizes at Wirral are limited to enhance learning and group support.

Programme in detail

While you are at Wirral Metropolitan College, you will undertake Year Zero, the foundation element of this degree. During this year you will undertake eight modules, four in each semester. These modules will introduce topics including biological, social, investigative, cognitive, developmental and clinical psychology. In addition, you will develop an understanding of the research methods and statistics employed in psychological enquiry and the transferable skills required to be an effective student, including academic writing skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Career prospects

“Psychology opens the door to many careers in an increasing number of areas” (The Times)

A degree from Psychology is valuable in many sectors such as public relations, personnel, advertising, marketing, retail, teaching, social work, finance, politics and sports. Importantly, our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society annually as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, providing a minimum standard of qualification of Second Class (Honours) is achieved.

A Psychology degree from the University of Liverpool can therefore be the necessary stepping stone towards becoming a professional or chartered psychologist working as a counsellor or as a clinical, occupational or educational psychologist, and large numbers of our graduates have used it as the foundation for further postgraduate research and practice.

Around 60% of our graduates are involved in health related, social, public service, commercial, retail or financial employment within six months following graduation. About 25% of our graduates go on to postgraduate study and training, many within other leading research institutes as well as here at Liverpool.

Recent employers

Companies employing our graduates in recent years include:

• NHS
• Business Services Authority
• Marks & Spencer
• Camelot Retail Sales
• Unilever
• Deloitte Audit
• Tax and Corporate Finance Services
• Amazon
• Local government
• Department for Education.