Cardiff University
UCAS Code: C810 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Extended Project
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example an AAB offer would be "AAB from 3 A levels or ABB from 3 A levels and a grade A in the EPQ". Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or, where GCSEs have not been taken, an acceptable equivalent. Applicants with grade C/4 will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants who hold a grade B/6.If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. - GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification (subject and grade). Applicants with grade C/4 will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants who hold a grade B/6. If you are taking A-level Maths (or equivalent), GCSE Maths is not required. Core Maths may also be accepted in place of GCSE Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37-34 overall including 6 in one HL subject or 766-666 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied or Forensic Science. We will consider BTECs in alternative subjects alongside other academic qualifications and any relevant work or volunteer experience.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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About this course
Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of behaviour and experience. It has a wide range of applications from industry to commerce, education and health and social services.
Cardiff University’s School of Psychology is long established, well resourced, and has an excellent international reputation. As a Psychology student at Cardiff, you will be studying the subject very much from the scientific standpoint while meeting the challenges of understanding behaviour from social, cognitive and biological perspectives. This is a four year degree programme that is supported by enthusiastic lecturers from one of the UK's leading psychology research departments. You will be studying a degree programme that is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. You will have the opportunity to gain relevant work experience in the field while on placement in Year 3.
**Distinctive features**
- the opportunity to learn in a School which was graded ‘Excellent’ in the last Teaching Quality Assessment, and was ranked second in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework;
- the involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery;
- the opportunity to spend a year on a professional placement;
- the variety of modules on offer;
- the emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment;
- the emphasis on acquisition of high quality practical skills and the development of innovative ideas;
- the emphasis on safety and ethical considerations;
- membership of the British Psychological Society and an awareness of professional standards and progression;
- the opportunity to apply to undertake paid research with a member of staff;
- flexibility, permitting graduates to pursue professional careers as psychologists, as well as a wide range of other careers, including postgraduate research.
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Extra funding
Cardiff University has many scholarships on offer to our prospective students. Please see our website at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/funding/scholarships for further information.
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School of Psychology
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