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Psychology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Cardiff
Awarded by:
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Studying psychology is about understanding how people think, feel, and act - whether this is just one person or a whole group. On our 3-year programme, 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. Our 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. By our 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 quality standards in education set out by the British Psychological Society.

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring high educational standards for you. By the end of your second year, you’ll have a solid grasp of all the essential areas of psychology. And in your final year, you get to dive deep into super interesting topics like environmental psychology, forensic psychology, and even the science behind how we learn and remember things. This is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you.

Top 10
We are ranked in the top 10 for psychology in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2024).

Employment
Our graduate statistics regularly show that more than 90% of our graduates are either employed or in further education/study, 15 months after completing their programme. You can join them.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Cardiff

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C800
Institution code:
C15
Campus name:
Main Site - Cardiff
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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

Course code:
C800
Institution code:
C15
Campus name:
Main Site - Cardiff
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAA - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD - DDM

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 - 32 points

36-32 overall including 6 in one HL subject or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

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.

Extended Project
A

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.

T Level
Not accepted

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

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Cardiff we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, as part of this our contextual admissions policy aims to widen participation and improve access to Higher Education (HE).

For more information on Cardiff University contextual admissions, including how applications are scored and how we use that score, please see our website.

Learn more on the Cardiff University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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 2026/27 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 2026/27 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/student-advice/fees/full-list-of-categories-for-he-in-wales/

Students from the rest of the world (international):

Fees stated are for 2026/27 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.

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