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BSc Psychology with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Your guaranteed route to Year 2 of a BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at the University of Exeter.

As an iCAS programme, you'll complete your pathway and degree in a single 3-year study plan, on one visa. That means there's no need to return home between each one, saving time and money.

You'll study your International Year One – equivalent to the first year of your degree – at our supportive International Study Centre. Guarantee your place by completing your pathway and meeting the university's requirements, then move straight to your second year at the University of Exeter.

  • World top 90 for Psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
  • UK top 10 for Psychology in 3 major league tables (Guardian University Guide 2026; The Complete University Guide 2027; The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society, giving you Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) eligibility – your first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
  • Strong links with the NHS, providing clinical training placements and access to the high-profile NHS Treatment Centre.

If you don’t meet the minimum entry requirements for this programme, you should apply for an International Year One in Psychology.

Key Information

An International Year One pathway will help you:

  • ease into your UK university experience – it's equivalent to the first year of your degree, taught in a supportive international environment
  • develop your confidence in smaller classes, with opportunities to join University of Exeter students for selected modules
  • build the academic knowledge, English language and study skills you need for undergraduate success
  • prepare for university at your own pace, with flexible start dates and a choice of programme lengths to suit your English level.

With an iCAS programme, you can:

  • complete your pathway and degree in a single study plan, on one visa
  • progress directly to your BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, without returning home between programmes
  • apply using a range of accepted English language qualifications – not just IELTS
  • work for up to 20 hours per week in the UK while you study (subject to visa regulations).

Course Details

BSc Psychology with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

16

All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.
Academic Requirements
A-Level CCD, one science subject studied to A-Level or equivalent and C in GCSE Maths or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
Class size

20

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
  • Term 3: 19th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 24,250.00

Enrolment fee (compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory – programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 25,370.00 - 25,465.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Cognition, Emotion and Development15 Credit Units
Introduction to Biological Psychology15 Credit Units
Introduction to Clinical Psychology15 Credit Units
Introduction to Research Methods15 Credit Units
Introduction to Social Psychology15 Credit Units
Introduction to Statistics15 Credit Units
Academic English and Study Skills30 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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