BSc Psychology

The BSc in Psychology at Cardiff University is a full-time course that spans three years. The program provides a wide foundation in psychology which includes modules on cognition, neuroscience, social, and developmental psychology. It’ll also allow you to specialise in particular areas that may interest you, such as clinical and health psychology, neuroscience, and developmental psychology, or social and environmental psychology.Course Content: The course is structured to deliver a comprehensive understanding of core psychological concepts, theories, and methods. In the first year, students are introduced to major approaches in psychology, research methods and ethics. The second year delves deeper into the core areas of psychology along with providing research opportunities. The final year allows students to customize their learning through optional modules and participate in a substantial piece of empirical research.Key Modules: Key modules include Biological Psychology, Social & Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Understanding Psychological Data, Distress and Mental Health, and Psychology of Education.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided a minimum standard of qualification is achieved.Future Careers: Graduates of the BSc Psychology can pursue careers in areas such as clinical, educational, occupational, health or forensic psychology. Others may secure roles in related sectors like HR, marketing or counseling.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.