2.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Transfer to Integrated Masters - Master of Science (MSci) (Honours) - Psychology

Start your journey with a Foundation Certificate and progress to an MSci in Psychology at the University of York. Apply now for international student support!

Program Description For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of York. A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects. Master of Science (Honours) - Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It is strongly interconnected to other disciplines such as biology, physics, medicine, neuroscience, politics, sociology and economics. The University of York teaches psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Its exciting and innovative 4-year MSci course allows students to engage fully with the theories, perspectives, and methods that are used to study the mind, the brain, and behaviour, whilst developing their practical, high-level skills in empirical investigation and scientific data analysis. It will equip students with advanced training in research methods, statistics and specialisation in one of four pathways at the forefront of contemporary behavioural science. These pathways are: Clinical Developmental Disorders Forensic Neuroscience and Neuroimaging The benefits of the MSci include the opportunity to: Learn more about the most up-to-date thinking in key areas of Psychology Gain extensive practical experience and knowledge by working closely with members of faculty Develop transferable and interpersonal skills to maximise employment potential Obtain a valuable masters-level qualification Enhance chances when applying for a PhD programme