Psychology with Developmental Disorders - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A BPS-accredited psychology degree with specialist focus on developmental disorders and neurodiversity, with a guaranteed six-week placement in the on-campus Early Intervention Service clinic.

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

Year one covers core disciplines in psychology and an introduction to neurodiversity (autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental language disorder, developmental coordination disorder and ADHD): Critical Perspectives in Psychology, Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology, and Introduction to Developmental Disorders.

Career pathways

Paths include additional learning needs educator, educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist.

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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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