Course summary
Our Psychology degree is designed to provide a critical understanding of how psychology can inform understanding of 21st-century issues, alongside development of strong transferable skills crucial for those wishing to take their knowledge of psychology into work or further learning. The focus upon practical skills development alongside theoretical knowledge development sets it apart from many psychology-related undergraduate courses The programme covers all knowledge domains expected of a British Psychological Society accredited course: Social, Developmental, Biological, and Cognitive Psychology; Individual Differences; Research Methods; and Conceptual and Historical Issues. However, we go further with modules designed to provide strong transferable real-world skills alongside theoretical knowledge development. Unique to the programme is a focus on developing students as scientifically literate psychological scientists. Our approach of close-up teaching and learning is one which is often not possible at larger institutions. In your final year you choose from a range of modules to truly tailor your degree.to your areas of interest.
Modules
Year One • Research Methods I (20 credits; compulsory) • Exploring Emotion and Communication (20 credits; compulsory) • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20 credits; compulsory) • Study Skills for Psychology (20 credits; compulsory) • Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits; core) • Psychology in Practice (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two • Research Methods II (20 credits; compulsory) • The Brain, Biology and Cognition (20 credits; compulsory) • Research in Action (20 credits; compulsory) • Social and Cultural Psychology (20 credits; core) • Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences (20 credits; compulsory) • Organisational Psychology (20 credits; compulsory). Year Three • Psychology Empirical Project (40 credits; Compulsory) • Ethics, Values, and the Profesional Self (20 credits; compulsory) • Forensic, Psychology and the Criminal Mind (20 credits; optional) • Biological and Cognitive Neuroscience (20 credits; optional) • Mental Health in Children and Young People (20 credits; optional) • CBT and New Cognitive Therapies (20 credits; optional) • Social Knowledge and Identity (20 credits; optional) • The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (20 credits; optional) • Cognition in Action (20 credits; optional) • Ecopyschology (20 credits; optional) • Psychology, Health and Illness (20 credits; optional) • Psychopathology and Mental Health (20 credits; optional) • The Psychology of Education and Ageing (20 credits; optional) Each student chooses three of the eleven optional modules
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 Two and Three 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
31Jan
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:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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.
Sponsorship information
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section on our website.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP