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Psychology

Cardiff and Vale College

UCAS Code: GP01 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A level

D,D

Access to HE Diploma

P:45

Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 in a related subject

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will require GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language. Equivalent qualifications are considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3

Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

Scottish Higher

B,C

Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points

UCAS Tariff

48

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A*-D

CAVC welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Psychology is an exciting, real-world science and this course provides a unique insight into how we behave. Many jobs put psychology into practice; from management and human resources to managing a factory shop floor, or running a business.

The only one of its kind in the region, this course combines academic study with work placements designed to highlight the range of different careers available. You will also have the opportunity to try out specialist equipment and scientific software, and attend guest sessions at the University of South Wales’s Pontypridd Campus.

A key theme of this programme is preparation for the world of work which includes guest lectures, case studies and class simulations in addition to traditional lectures, seminars and workshops. In year 2 students also complete 70 placement hours in fields related to psychology which helps to put theory into practice and broadens your understanding of related career paths.

Completion of the first year leads to a Cert HE, completion of both years means students are eligible to top up to a full degree by joining the second year of the BSc Psychology course at the University of South Wales.

Modules

This course will teach you about different psychological approaches, help you to develop skills for researching psychology based issues, and you will learn how to apply theory through a preparation for work module.

Year 1
Theoretical Approaches to Psychology
Introduction to Research Using Statistics in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Psychology in Everyday Life
Biological Psychology
Individual Differences and Learning

Year 2
Professional Practice and Employability
Social Psychology
Development in Childhood and Adolescence
Advanced Research Using Statistics in Psychology
Psychological Disorders

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via essays, group work, research projects, presentations and portfolios.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£7,500
per year
England
£7,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,500
per year
Republic of Ireland
£7,500
per year
Scotland
£7,500
per year
Wales
£7,500
per year

Extra funding

CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website

The Uni


Course location:

Barry Campus

Department:

General Education

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