City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus), Gym (de Havilland Campus), Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories, Sports fields, Studios
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus), Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus), Career service, Counselling, Disability support, Student clubs, Student union, Transport
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What it costs
At least £6,400 for the first year · home students
What does the first year cost?
≥ £6,400first year · 2026/27 · home students · our sum
Tuition 2026/27£6,400
?Not published: application fee and living costs
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Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
Fee
Who pays it
Year
Amount
Tuition
UK home students
2026/27
£6,400/ year ≈ €7,668
Tuition
UK home students
2027/28
£6,400/ year ≈ €7,668
What changes the price?
3 things that move it
Grant
Sport Scholarship Scheme
−£4,000
Chancellor's International Scholarship
−£4,000
Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship
And the whole degree?
≈ £25,600
Tuition only.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate
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How to start
Next: 26 Sep 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
Every date (1 date)
Sep 2027
Programme starts
What are the steps?
1
Check you qualifyText: - Gain comparable career prospects to those who directly apply to study for an individual degree at Herts.+18 more
Text: - Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year.
Text: - On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you’ll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's degree at Herts.
Text: - This course is moderated and informed by subject specialists and admissions tutors within the university who are in turn guided by the professional accreditation bodies associated with each of university degree programmes. This enhances the quality of the education you will receive to prepare you for when you apply for an undergraduate degree.
Text: - This course is not a foundation degree and does not lead to a qualification, instead, it is a unique opportunity that allows you to progress onto a bachelor’s degree at Herts, starting at level 4.
Text: - You need additional support before embarking on a full undergraduate degree. This course is typically less challenging than an undergraduate course, making it an ideal stepping stone for you if you have been out of education for numerous years and would like to gradually get back into learning.
Text: - You need specific subject choices to get onto a desired degree, whether this is due to a change in career direction or whether it’s because you didn’t have the choice of taking a particular subject at school.
Text: - You want to study for a specific degree but did not meet the requirements the first time around. This is an alternative opportunity to get onto the desired course with lower entry requirements in compromise for completing an additional year.
Text: After your initial year you will have the opportunity to progress onto one of the following degrees (some require an interview):
Text: Each of the colleges we work with provides different types of support to help you get the most out of your extended degree. You can access financial support, information support, and support services that help with student learning and welfare.
Text: Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology, you will:
Text: The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees. University of Hertfordshire is ranked 8th in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy (Daily Mail University Guide, 2027).
Text: The initial year is very flexible, and you can also choose to progress onto one of the routes offered by the sports*, psychology, geography and environmental sciences, mathematics* or physical sciences* Extended Degree.
Text: This course focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of applied science taught within an industrial context. It is essential that you have good knowledge and understanding of science, as this is a requirement for all the progression pathways available upon completion of this extended degree.
Text: Upon successful completion of the initial year, you will continue onto a degree at the University of Hertfordshire.
Text: When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including:
Text: You will study your first year at West Herts College and then you have two options. You can either progress onto a full-time University of Hertfordshire degree for another 3 years (totalling 4 years), or you can progress onto studying a sandwich year (totalling 5 years).
Btec: MPP · Offer: 56 · A level: CD · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points
£3,830–£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €4,589–€7,788£3,830 / year · 2027/28 · for you (UK home students) ≈ €4,589£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) ≈ €7,788£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU) ≈ €7,788
£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €7,788£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU) ≈ €7,788£6,500 / year · 2027/28 · for you (UK home students) ≈ €7,788
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology is a programme in social sciences and psychology at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years.
How much does Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology cost?
£6,400 / year · 2026/27 · UK home students. In euros that is ≈ €7,668.
When is the next deadline or start?
26 Sep 2027 (Next start).
What language is it taught in?
Not found on official pages.
How long does it take?
4 years.
Where is it?
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: West Herts College · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028
Admission · 3 with values · 1 without
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online applicationRoute: Ucas · UCAS code: B905 · Institution code: H36
Language requirement?Not found on official pages
Prior educationText: - Gain comparable career prospects to those who directly apply to study for an individual degree at Herts.Text: - Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year.Text: - On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you’ll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's degree at Herts.Text: - This course is moderated and informed by subject specialists and admissions tutors within the university who are in turn guided by the professional accreditation bodies associated with each of university degree programmes. This enhances the quality of the education you will receive to prepare you for when you apply for an undergraduate degree.Text: - This course is not a foundation degree and does not lead to a qualification, instead, it is a unique opportunity that allows you to progress onto a bachelor’s degree at Herts, starting at level 4.Text: - You need additional support before embarking on a full undergraduate degree. This course is typically less challenging than an undergraduate course, making it an ideal stepping stone for you if you have been out of education for numerous years and would like to gradually get back into learning.Text: - You need specific subject choices to get onto a desired degree, whether this is due to a change in career direction or whether it’s because you didn’t have the choice of taking a particular subject at school.Text: - You want to study for a specific degree but did not meet the requirements the first time around. This is an alternative opportunity to get onto the desired course with lower entry requirements in compromise for completing an additional year.Text: After your initial year you will have the opportunity to progress onto one of the following degrees (some require an interview):Text: Each of the colleges we work with provides different types of support to help you get the most out of your extended degree. You can access financial support, information support, and support services that help with student learning and welfare.Text: Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Psychology, you will:Text: The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees. University of Hertfordshire is ranked 8th in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy (Daily Mail University Guide, 2027).Text: The initial year is very flexible, and you can also choose to progress onto one of the routes offered by the sports*, psychology, geography and environmental sciences, mathematics* or physical sciences* Extended Degree.Text: This course focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of applied science taught within an industrial context. It is essential that you have good knowledge and understanding of science, as this is a requirement for all the progression pathways available upon completion of this extended degree.Text: Upon successful completion of the initial year, you will continue onto a degree at the University of Hertfordshire.Text: When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including:Text: You will study your first year at West Herts College and then you have two options. You can either progress onto a full-time University of Hertfordshire degree for another 3 years (totalling 4 years), or you can progress onto studying a sandwich year (totalling 5 years).Btec: MPP · Offer: 56 · A level: CD · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS pointsOffer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB Requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: No
Programme · 5 with values · 2 without
CampusCampus: West Herts College
Qualification?Not found on official pages
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years · Full time
Language of instruction?Not found on official pages
LocationCampus: West Herts College · Country: United Kingdom
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