BSc Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree is BPS-accredited and includes a Psychology Dissertation in the final year. Later years offer specialist modules in areas such as Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Cognitive Neuropsychology.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 74%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology
- Thinking Psychologically
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Development in the Social World
- Finding Things Out: Approaches to Psychological Investigation
- Professional Practice and Employability
- Advanced Methods and Evidence in Psychology
- Current Research in Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental and Social Perspectives on Identity
- Psychology Dissertation
- Using Psychology
- The Psychology of Education and Work
- Health Psychology across the Lifespan
- Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions
- Applications of Social Psychology
- Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
- Forensic Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology at University of South Wales?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).