Psychology

UCAS code: C800

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

Studying psychology is about understanding how people think, feel, and act - whether this is just one person or a whole group. On our 3-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the science behind human behaviour. You’ll explore everything from social psychology and how we interact with others, to how our brain works and the psychological and neural basis of mental health issues. Plus, you'll learn from experts who are leading research in their fields, so you'll get access to the latest findings. Our programme is packed with hands-on research opportunities, which means you’ll develop both your critical thinking and practical research skills—whether it's collecting data, analysing results, or working on real-life issues. By our end of the program, you’ll be ready for a variety of careers—whether that’s in clinical or educational psychology, working in health and social services, research, industry, or legal professions.

Importantly, you’ll be learning in one of the UK’s top 10 psychology departments, with passionate lecturers who genuinely want to help you succeed. So, if you're curious about human behaviour and want to get learn more about the application of psychology to real-world research and issues, this programme could be a great fit for you.

Distinctive Features of the Programme

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) This programme meets the quality standards in education set out by the British Psychological Society.

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring high educational standards for you. By the end of your second year, you’ll have a solid grasp of all the essential areas of psychology. And in your final year, you get to dive deep into super interesting topics like environmental psychology, forensic psychology, and even the science behind how we learn and remember things. This is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you.

Top 10 We are ranked in the top 10 for psychology in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2024).

Employment Our graduate statistics regularly show that more than 90% of our graduates are either employed or in further education/study, 15 months after completing their programme. You can join them.

Internationally acclaimed researchers involved in programme design and delivery The 2021 Research Excellence Framework showed that 95% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent. You will be taught by researchers who are working across the spectrum of psychology to tackle major challenges facing individuals, society, science and the environment.