Psychology - BSc (Hons)
We are a student-centred team that cares about employability and we will give you the skills and knowledge to make the most of your degree and your career. As a tightly-knit team of academics, administrators and technicians, we will provide you with the space to develop your interests in psychology and also bridge the gap between education and employment. In our vibrant and dynamic department, we will ensure that you have the opportunity to flourish.
Course Content
The course has the recognition of the British Psychological Society and confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), an essential requirement for admission to postgraduate psychology training, providing a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours is achieved.
The first year (level 4) introduces all the key skills and knowledge to be developed over the three years of the full-time programme.
The second year (level 5) develops core knowledge and skills required for the British Psychological Society accreditation. Furthermore, we offer work-based learning opportunities here.
The final year (level 6) you will undertake your own research in an area of psychology that interests you, and complete a range of optional modules. You will be supported throughout your studies by an assigned personal tutor, as well as lecturers in all the modules.
Year One:
- Social Psychology 1
- Developmental Psychology 1
- Brain and Cognition
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to Statistics
- Psychology for learning and work
Year Two:
- Research and Statistics
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology 2
- Social psychology 2
- Cognitive Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology (optional 10 credit)
- Volunteering and work-based learning (optional 10 credit)
Year Three
Core modules:
- Final year project
- Project proposal
Option modules:
- Media Psychology
- Analysing Texts
- Applied Psychological Testing
- Culture Identity and Development
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Language & Social Psychology
- Human Genetics and Healthcare
- Clinical Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Exercise Psychology
Please note that not all year three options are available every year.
Students who do not meet the professional accreditation requirements will graduate with the BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies pathway.
Career Potential
Career opportunities exist for graduates where a knowledge of people and how they communicate is valued. The course is an ideal foundation for further study in postgraduate psychology courses leading to a qualification as an occupational, educational, clinical, forensic or health psychologist, also leading to other postgraduate courses such as PGCE. Graduates will also be able to enter careers in personnel management, advertising, health promotion and many areas of industry.
For further information please see:
http://www.bps.org.uk/careers-education-training/how-become-psychologist/how-become-psychologist
http://www.bps.org.uk/careers-education-training/careers-resources/careers-videos/careers-videos
The programme takes employment and skills development very seriously. From the start of the degree students are encouraged to think about career, work and skills, especially in the module Psychology for Learning and Work. The second year offers further opportunities to develop with a Volunteering and Work-based learning module. This encourages the application of psychological knowledge to real-world situations. In the final year, optional modules integrate skills development and applied psychology to help prepare graduates for their next steps.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have five GCSE passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science or equivalent, plus one of the following:
- 280 points from at least three A Levels / Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades BC
- BTEC Diploma 280 points
- 280 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers (C2 minimum grade considered towards points offer)
- Pass Access with 45 credits at Level 3 within a relevant subject
- 280 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades CCC at A Level or equivalent
'Or Foundation leading to BSc Social Sciences'.
If your qualification isn't listed above, please refer to the UCAS website.
to BSc Health or Social Sciences’ is available one year full-time and will provide you with a relevant qualification that can be considered for progression to the degree. On successful completion of the social science route within this foundation course you will be eligible for entrance onto the BSc (Hons) Psychology.
For those who do not hold any of the above qualifications, but are still interested in applying should contact the programmer leader to discuss entry options. Students who feel that they have the work experience / life experience and evidence of some recent, successful study may still be admitted.
Key Facts
Accredited by:
British Psychology Society
UCAS Code(s):
BSc (Hons) Psychology: C800
BSc (Hons) Psychology (inc Foundation): C801
Campus: Llandaff
School: Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Course Length: Three years full-time or four years including Foundation
Assessment:
Assessment may be through coursework (e.g. essays, reports and seminar presentations) or formal examinations (which take place in May/June each year) and by coursework.
How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at http://www.ucas.com/
For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply
Selection Procedure:
Selection for this course is normally on the basis of the UCAS application form. Applicants, who thereby demonstrate that they appreciate and are interested in the syllabus, are likely to be considered favourably during the selection process. Mature students may be invited for interview.
Tuition Fees and Additional Costs:
For up to date information on tuition fees and additional costs relating to this programme please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees and www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts.