Psychology

Our Psychology 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

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

Research Methods I (20 credits)
Exploring Emotion and Communication (20 credits)
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20 credits)
Study Skills for Psychology (20 credits)
Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits)
Psychology in Practice (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

Research Methods II (20 credits)
The Brain, Biology and Cognition (20 credits)
Research in Action (20 credits)
Social and Cultural Psychology (20 credits)
Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences (20 credits)
Organisational Psychology (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

Psychology Empirical Project (40 credits)
Ethics, Values, and the Professional Self (20 credits)
Optional

Each student chooses three of the eleven optional modules.

Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Mind (20 credits)
Biological and Cognitive Neuroscience (20 credits)
Mental Health in Children and Young People (20 credits)
CBT and New Cognitive Therapies  (20 credits)
Social Knowledge and Identity (20 credits)
The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (20 credits)
Cognition in Action (20 credits)
Ecopsychology  (20 credits)
Psychology, Health and Illness (20 credits)
Psychopathology and Mental Health (20 credits)
The Psychology of Education and Ageing (20 credits)

https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/programme-courses/undergraduate/psychology-and-counselling/psychology-full-time-full-time-swansea

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

• British Psychological Society