Psychology (with Foundation Year)

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

The BSc Psychology degree at Cardiff Met is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering you the opportunity to study an industry-approved psychology course that is highly regarded by employers.

BPS accreditation means you can gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society upon graduation - enhancing your CV, maximizing your career prospects and providing you with a platform to progress to specialist postgraduate Psychology courses.

The course provides an introduction to the areas of social, developmental, and biological Psychology as well as research and data analysis in the first year of study. The second and third years provide you with an opportunity to specialise in a pathway (Educational, Clinical or Forensic) or to choose from a variety of exciting modules to suit your interests.

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements and volunteering in a wide range of settings to maximize your practical experience. We work closely with placement providers in the fields of educational, clinical, health, forensic and occupational psychology to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a practical situation.

In addition, we offer global exchange opportunities including volunteering and work placements.

You will have access to a suite of facilities and labs and be supported by a dedicated team of psychology staff and a personal tutor throughout your time with us.