The BSc Psychology degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that is highly regarded by employers. BPS accreditation means you can gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society upon graduation - enhancing your CV, maximizing your career prospects and providing you with a platform to progress to specialist postgraduate Psychology courses. The course provides an introduction to the areas of social, developmental, and biological Psychology as well as research and data analysis in the first year of study. The second and third years provide you with an opportunity to specialise in a pathway (Educational, Clinical or Forensic) or to choose from a variety of exciting modules to suit your interests. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering in a wide range of settings to maximize your practical experience. We work closely with placement providers in the fields of educational, clinical, health, forensic and occupational psychology to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a practical situation. In addition, we offer global exchange opportunities including volunteering and work placements. You will have access to a suite of facilities and labs and be supported by a dedicated team of psychology staff and a personal tutor throughout your time with us. Show less

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 volunteering placement opportunities here.

In 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.

The programme is structured in a modular format. At level 4 students complete 6 x 20 credit core modules. At level 5, students complete a 40 credit research methods module, 3 x 20 credit core modules and 1 x 20 credit optional module. At level 6 all students complete a 40 credit project module, 2 x 20 credit core modules and select 2 x 20 credit optional modules.

The overall degree classification is determined from the average marks in each of the modules from levels 5 and 6 of the programme. Level 5 contributes 30% to the overall degree outcome, and level 6 contributes 70%.

Year One Modules:

Professional and Interprofessional Development
Conducting and Communicating Research in Psychology
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Fundamentals of Cognition
Social and Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Year Two Modules:

Professional and Interprofessional Development 2
Research Methods
Professional Development in Psychology
Critical Social and Developmental Psychology
Applied Cognitive and Biological Psychology

Optional Modules:

Health Psychology and Well-being
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Psychosocial Aspects of Education

Year Three Modules:
Core modules:

Project

Clinical Psychology

Psychological Therapeutic Techniques

Optional Modules:

Professional Practice
Health Behaviour Change
Applied Forensic Psychology
Applied Psychology in Education
Contemporary Issues

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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