International Foundation Year (Psychology)

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Roehampton University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Psychology.

• Location
  London
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Roehampton University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 111th
  Satisfaction: 77.4%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £14,500
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University Of Roehampton

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to the first year of a Bachelor's degree at The University of Roehampton on successful completion of this course.
  • A wide range of English quaifications accepted.
  • Career focussed degree programmes, with dedicated career support services and work placement opportunities for most courses.
  • An affordable London university with highly competitive course and accommodation fees. Scholarships and flexible payment plans available for most courses.
  • A safe & secure, integrated campus set in 54 acres of parkland. The campus is located in South West London, near to Richmond Park and Wimbledon.
  • Guaranteed accommodation on campus for undergraduates.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Psychology) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Roehampton University for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Psychology. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects.
English	UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT). Alternatively, a non-UKVI English qualification equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills). A wide range of non-UKVI tests is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Jul 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Roehampton University.

• BSc Psychology
• BSc Psychology & Clinical Psychology
• BSc Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience
• BSc Psychology & Criminal Justice
• BSc Psychology & Education Practice
• BSc Psychology & Sociology
• BSc Therapeutic Psychology & Counselling

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.