Psychology (BSc)

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In Cardiff

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    Cardiff (Wales)

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    Different dates available


AAA/A*AB-AAB. If an applicant has studied one of the following subjects - Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics - the typical offer would be AAB. If a student has not taken any of these subjects, the typical offer would be AAA/A*AB. We do not accept General Studies as an A level. In addition to this, at least a grade B GCSE is required for English Language or Welsh as a First Language and for Mathematics or Statistics. Psychology uses statistical methods which is why some basic knowledge and skill in mathematics is required.

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King Edward VII Avenue, South Glamorgan, CF10 3XQ

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Course programme

This is a three year long degree programme that is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Year one

Level four of the degree occupies the autumn semester of the first year and is designed to help students make the transition from school to university level study. It consists of three modules. These modules will:

  • introduce scientific thinking skills and use example research topics to help students learn the differences between good and bad science
  • provide an overview of the main subject areas of psychology
  • introduce the basics of research methodology through practicals and research design teaching.

Interactive seminars and tutorials form an important part of the course.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsSocial Psychology IPS201620 creditsBiological PsychologyPS201720 creditsResearch Methods in PsychologyPS101820 creditsLanguage and MemoryPS202020 creditsIntroduction To PsychologyPS101620 creditsCurrent Topics in Psychological ResearchPS101720 creditsYear two

Level five occupies three semesters, starting in the spring of the first year. This level covers the main psychology areas in depth, combined with further teaching of research design and statistical analysis, practical work, and weekly tutorials.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsPerception, Attention and ActionPS202120 creditsThinking and consciousness in humans and machinesPS202220 creditsSocial Psychology IIPS200720 creditsResearch Design, Statistics and ComputingPS201920 creditsDevelopmental PsychologyPS201120 creditsAbnormal and Clinical PsychologyPS201820 creditsYear three

Level six is the final year. Here, students undertake a supervised research project that runs over two semesters. The research project is an opportunity to carry out an independent piece of research with individual supervision from a member of academic staff with expertise in the research area. In addition to the project, students at Level 6 complete a range of final year modules (commonly around six depending on whether the modules selected are single or double modules). The option modules offer the opportunity for deeper exploration of topics that are close to the research interests of staff.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsResearch ProjectPS300040 creditsOptional modules

Module titleModule codeCreditsAnimal Learning and CognitionPS320110 creditsStress & DiseasePS311510 creditsEnvironmental PsychologyPS341510 creditsMemory Processes and Memory DisordersPS320810 creditsSpeech CommunicationPS331320 creditsAttitudes and Attitude ChangePS341820 creditsDecision MakingPS331220 creditsEmotion: Social & Neuroscience PerspectivesPS341610 creditsNeuroscience of Learning and MemoryPS320210 creditsFORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: VIOLENCE AND CRIMEPS311610 creditsBEHAVIOURAL GENETICSPS321010 creditsDEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCEPS341410 creditsVision during and for ActionPS331510 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.

Psychology (BSc)

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