Psychology - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A BPS-accredited degree covering the major approaches in psychology, combining hands-on learning, placement opportunities and real-life projects with external partners. Facilities include a psychology laboratory, a behaviour analysis clinic and eye tracking, EEG and biometric equipment.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Social, cognitive, biological and developmental psychology, neuroscience and research methods. Year one modules include Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology, Thinking Psychologically, Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Psychological Development in the Social World.

Career pathways

Paths include psychologist, social worker, teaching and research, human resources and the prison service; 94% of students are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23).

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level: CCC excluding General Studies. Welsh Baccalaureate: pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A level excluding General Studies. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM. Access to HE: pass with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above). The University normally requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background, school or college attended, and individual circumstances such as being a care leaver.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich

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