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Psychology with Professional Placement Year at Cardiff University - UCAS

Cardiff University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)

Psychology with Professional Placement Year

Course summary

Studying psychology is about understanding how people think, feel, and act - whether this is just one person or a whole group. On this 4-year program, 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. The 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. The programme includes an opportunity to work in a professional psychology setting and gain experience of applying psychology in real world scenarios. A professional placement in a psychology degree offers valuable real-world experience, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in practical settings. It helps develop essential skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, enhancing your employability. Placements also provide networking opportunities, connecting you with industry professionals and peers, which can be beneficial for future job searches. Additionally, they allow you to explore various specialisations within psychology, helping you to clarify your career goals. Excelling in a placement may even lead to job offers, as organisations often prefer to employ individuals they have already trained. Placements enrich your education and career prospects and are a great choice for many of our students. By the 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 high-quality standards in education set out by the BPS. The programme covers the BPS core areas by the end of level 5, and this provides students with an opportunity to study specialist sub-fields of psychology in more depth in the final year. Topics range from environment psychology, forensic psychology to the neural basis of learning and memory. Top 10 We are ranked in the top 10 for psychology in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2024). Opportunity to gain professional experience as part of your degree We are one of only a few psychology schools who offer the opportunity to gain professional experience on our Psychology with Professional Placement (BSc) programme. A professional placement enhances practical skills, boosts employability, offers networking opportunities, and clarifies career goals in psychology. Employment Our graduate statistics regularly show that over 90% of our graduates are employed, in further education/study, or both, 15 months after completing their programme. This reflects the solid foundation our programmes offer, empowering you to achieve career success or pursue lifelong learning. 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.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

EU

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Application codes

Course code:
C810
Institution code:
C15
Campus name:
Main Site - Cardiff
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.


English language requirements

All applicants are expected to have demonstrable English language skills. Most courses ask for GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent, but some courses ask for GCSE English grade B/6 or equivalent.

To find out more, please go to:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/undergraduate


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
67%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £29450 Year 1
International £29450 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students from the UK and Islands: Fees stated are for the 2025/26 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase. Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme, or as soon as possible thereafter. Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel. Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland: If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, unless you qualify for UK fee status, tuition fees for 2025/26 will be in line with the fees charged for international students. You can check whether you are eligible for UK (Home) fee status on the UKCISA website: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Wales-HE-fee-status#layer-6099 Students from the rest of the world (international): Fees stated are for 2025/26 entry and are fixed for the duration of the programme, excluding Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Please note that during the pre-clinical element of Medicine and Dentistry programmes the fee rate will be fixed, after which the clinical fee rate will be charged. Further details are available on the university website at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme, or as soon as possible thereafter. Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.

Sponsorship information

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.

Psychology with Professional Placement Year at Cardiff University - UCAS