Course Summary

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, you will have the opportunity study abroad via the University Erasmus exchange programme. There is also an active Psychology society run by our students giving you the chance to take part in extra-curricular activities linked to your studies. 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.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C800

Institution code: C20

Campus Name: Cardiff Met - Llandaff

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with grades BC

To include grades BC at A level; or equivalent

96 - 112 points, other grade combinations accepted

Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with grades CD

To include 12 points from Higher Level subjects with grade 5

Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered, to include three H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points

A levels CCC and C from the Skills Challenge Certificate; or equivalent A levels BC and C from the Skills Challenge Certificate; or equivalent

To view the entry requirements for the Foundation Year, please refer to Cardiff Met course pages – http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required.
PTE Academic 52.0 No element lower than 51
TOEFL (iBT) 72.0 TOEFL Internet required.
Cambridge English Advanced Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1
EU 13000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
International 13000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts

Provider information

Student Recruitment & Admissions
Western Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF5 2YB

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