Education and Psychology (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Education and Psychology (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) and other courses in Psychology (Non-Specific) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Psychology (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Psychology (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £18500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £24000 | £14500 - £22500 | £16500 - £26500 |
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22453 | £19501 | £22448 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18813 - £26261 | £14189 - £24534 | £16207 - £28709 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
The way that we learn and develop as children underpins our entire lifespan and lies at the heart of our Education & Psychology Foundation Entry course.
Why study with us
- There’s an opportunity to undertake a placement in an educational setting at each stage of our programme.
- You’ll study in our state-of-the-art Psychology Building, with a specialist video child observation suite and cognitive laboratories.
- Gain international work experience through our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL).
What you'll do
- You’ll come away with the skills required to enhance a child’s development and enable teachers to become more aware of the social factors affecting learning.
- Participate in staff research projects, present to research conferences, or work as a part-time research assistant.
- Our School of Psychology contains over 30 laboratories including many designated for student use in new, purpose-built facilities.
Future Careers
Education and Psychology Foundation Entry could lead to a career in a primary or secondary school, or further education teaching following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training. You could also work in public services and teaching support roles.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Education and Psychology (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology (Non-Specific)
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Central Lancashire
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Education and Psychology (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #55
- #67
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #54
- #70
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #47
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #47
- #490
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
