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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyC
SociologyB
English LiteratureC
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C800

Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its Psychology course.

The BSc Psychology degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that is highly regarded by employers.

BPS accreditation means you can gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society upon graduation - enhancing your CV, maximizing your career prospects and providing you with a platform to progress to specialist postgraduate Psychology courses.

The course provides an introduction to the areas of social, developmental, and biological Psychology as well as research and data analysis in the first year of study. The second and third years provide you with an opportunity to specialise in a pathway (Educational, Clinical or Forensic) or to choose from a variety of exciting modules to suit your interests.

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering in a wide range of settings to maximize your practical experience. We work closely with placement providers in the fields of educational, clinical, health, forensic and occupational psychology to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a practical situation.

In addition, we offer global exchange opportunities including volunteering and work placements.

You will have access to a suite of facilities and labs and be supported by a dedicated team of psychology staff and a personal tutor throughout your time with us.

Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Department of Applied Psychology

Location

Cardiff Met - Llandaff | Cardiff

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychology

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£16,000 per year
International£16,000 per year

Cardiff Metropolitan University student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 55 reviews from Cardiff Metropolitan University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
22%
3 star
15%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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2nd year student

1 year ago

The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.

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Student Union

2nd year student

1 year ago

It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.

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University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...

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Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.

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Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...

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Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Cardiff Metropolitan University students who took the Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

67%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

90%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

84%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

66%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

66%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

74%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above65%
Number of students325
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

40%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Caring personal services

15%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£20.1k

First year after graduation

£22.6k

Third year after graduation

£25.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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