Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of behaviour and experience, with applications spanning industry, commerce, education, health, and social services. Cardiff University’s School of Psychology, a long-established and well-resourced institution with an excellent international reputation, offers a three-year programme that approaches the subject from scientific, social, cognitive, and biological perspectives. Supported by enthusiastic lecturers from one of the UK’s leading psychology research departments, the degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.Distinctive features include studying in a School ranked second in the UK for research excellence and graded ‘Excellent’ in teaching quality assessments. The programme emphasises research-active staff involvement, a variety of modules, independent learning in a research-led environment, acquisition of practical skills, ethical considerations, professional standards, opportunities for paid research, and career flexibility for roles in psychology or beyond.