Course summary
Our Psychology including Foundation Year degree offers a clear and critical understanding of how psychology helps us grasp important 21st-century issues. You will gain scientific training and quantitative skills to study the mind and behaviour while also developing strong, transferable skills. These skills are essential for further study or entering the workforce. What sets our programme apart is the blend of practical skill development with theoretical knowledge. This approach ensures that you not only understand psychological processes but can also apply this knowledge in real-world situations. You will study social psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology, and cognitive psychology. This comprehensive coverage aligns with the standards of a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course, ensuring you receive a high-quality education recognised across the field. In addition to these core areas, you will explore individual differences, research methods, and conceptual and historical issues. Our modules are designed to equip you with strong real-world skills that go beyond the basics of a typical undergraduate psychology course. One unique aspect of our programme is its emphasis on developing students as scientifically literate psychological scientists. This means you’ll learn to think critically and scientifically about human behaviour analysis. Our dedicated psychology staff are committed to close-up teaching and learning, offering you personal attention that is often not possible at larger institutions. As you progress through the course, particularly in your final year, you will have the freedom to choose from a variety of modules. This allows you to tailor your degree to match your specific interests, whether that be in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, or any other area within traditional psychology careers. Our aim is to provide a robust understanding of psychological processes, including reasoning, memory, and language. You will also gain insight into neuro-scientific processes and their impact on health-related behaviour. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared for a range of careers in professions or for further study.
Modules
Our teaching philosophy is centred around close-up, interactive learning that blends practical skills with theoretical knowledge. We aim to develop scientifically literate psychological scientists equipped with strong, transferable skills for real-world applications. In your foundation year, you’ll develop core academic skills, adjust to university life, and explore how psychology connects to everyday experience. You’ll learn about how people think and behave while building confidence in researching and understanding psychological topics. Academic and Digital Skills (20 credits) Introducing University Life (20 credits) Psychology and You (20 credits) Exploring People’s Thinking and Behaviour (20 credits) Skills Beyond the Basics (20 credits) Researching People with Confidence (20 credits) In your first year, you will explore the foundations of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology, and cognitive psychology. You will also gain essential skills in research methods and begin to understand conceptual and historical issues in psychology. Compulsory Skills for Success in Psychology (20 credits) Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20 credits) Psychology in Practice (20 credits) The Social Explorer: Research Methods for Psychology (20 credits) Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits) Investigative Psychology (20 credits) Your second year focuses on deepening your understanding of psychological theories and psychological processes. You will enhance your quantitative and qualitative skills through advanced research methods, and explore individual differences and specialised areas like neuro-scientific processes and their impact on health-related behaviour. Compulsory Brain, Biology, and Cognition (20 credits) Research Design and Analysis (20 credits) Occupational Psychology (20 credits) Developmental Psychology (20 credits) Research in Action (20 credits) Optional Psychology Placement (20 credits) Psychology Internship (20 credits) In your final year, you will tailor your degree by choosing from a range of modules that align with your interests. This includes advanced studies in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and other fields relevant to traditional psychology careers. You will also undertake a significant research project, applying your knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. Compulsory Social Issues in Psychology (20 credits) Ethics, Values, and the Professional Self (20 credits) Psychology Empirical Project (40 credits) Cognition in Action (20 credits) Clinical Psychology (20 credits)
Assessment method
The programme uses a range of different assessment methods to provide students with the opportunity to extend their practical and academic skills and encourage independent learning. These include innovative assessment methods such as academic posters, in-class skills assessments, group and individual presentations, research reports and research proposals, as well as traditional assessments such as academic essays and exams. Your overall degree classification marks will be calculated from Years Three and Four of your studies. This classification will be calculated as 33% at Level 5 and 67% at Level 6.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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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 | £15600 | Year 1 |
| International | £15600 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP