University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom
University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Full-time | 3 years | find out | find out | find out |
Course Overview
The single honours programme will provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills in understanding how and why people behave in the ways they do and the ability to apply that knowledge in a variety of individual and group settings.
You will explore the link between psychological theory, research and practice, with a focus on producing a scientific understanding of the links between the mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and how we can try to influence these processes to improve individual, organisational, and societal health and wellbeing.
The programme has a strong emphasis on developing psychological research skills and an understanding of research ethics, culminating in an independent final year research project.
The programme will explore issues such as:
In addition, this single honours Psychology degree will equip students with a strong set of critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, plus many other transferable skills considered desirable by employers and post-graduate courses.
Students will develop strong IT and numeracy skills as well as strong critical writing skills. The nature of assessments within the single honours degree will provide students with experience of presenting work through a variety of media such as oral and written presentations. The development of team-working skills and independent learning are carefully supported throughout the degree.
Key Features
The single honours Psychology degree will allow students to study a challenging and rewarding programme of psychological study delivered in a supportive environment by an established team of psychology lecturers.
The friendly and communicative approach of the academic team, based in a welcoming campus environment, allows our students the opportunity to thrive in their studies.
In line with the strong research culture of the School, the single honours programme will be structured around research-informed modules delivered by internationally recognised lecturers, with a focus on the application of psychological theory aimed at understanding and improving individual, organisational, and societal health.
You will be actively engaged in research from your first day on the course, and in your final year will be encouraged to present your research at national conferences.
This course captures the essence of psychology both as a science and also as a tool to improve people's lives in society. It is structured to provide graduates with the skills required for further study in the field of psychology if they wish to follow this route, but also to provide a solid undergraduate degree that will enable graduates to apply for jobs in many other fields with a strong set of skills that are valued by many employers.
Modules
Typical Year One Modules include:
Typical Year Two Modules include:
Typical Year Three Modules include:
Professional Accreditations
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who graduate with a minimum lower second class honours classification are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
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Course Tutor(s)
Assessment
The programme will offer a range of different assessment methods to provide students with the opportunity to extend their practical and academic skills and encourage independent learning.
These will include traditional assessments such as academic essays and exams in addition to more innovative assessment methods such as academic posters, online assessment, group presentations, and research proposals.
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.
Career Opportunities
The post-graduation route is multifaceted. The structure, nature and content of the single honours programme allows our students to develop strong analytical and transferable skills on top of their development of psychological knowledge, and students are therefore welcomed by many sectors including education, social care, health and allied professions, business and human resources.
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Further Information
The School of Psychology offers an exciting mix of expertise in experimental psychology, applied health psychology, therapeutic counselling practice and psychotherapeutic approaches.
This diverse mix of skills and experience inform both the teaching and research areas across all programmes within the School and creates an exciting and dynamic learning environment where students can flourish and develop strong academic, research and transferable skills.
The School has strong links with the local Community through its community engagement work, as well as with national charities and the NHS, alongside a growing national and international research profile.
For more information, please contact the programme director Dr. Paul Hutchings on (01792) 482080 or via email on paul.hutchings@uwtsd.ac.uk.
Related Courses
Additional Costs
BSc Psychology (Swansea)
Students are required to purchase the core text for the module 'Psychology Health & Medicine' as the assessment for this module is an open book exam. The current cost of this text is around £40 .
Entry Criteria
For 2017 entry (new UCAS tariff for courses starting in September 2017):
We place great importance on encouraging non-standard entry students with relevant life skills and academic potential to join our course. Additional study skills support is available for any student needing more intensive tuition, and the nature of assessments and feedback in the first year provide ample opportunity for students who may be lacking in academic experience or confidence to develop their academic style.
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