Psychology BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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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 ...Read more

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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
20/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
76th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
Psychology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
81%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
F
Faiz
17 Dec 24

I think the student experience at cardiff Metropolitan is great. The staff are so wonderful and welcoming. I remember being in level 4 and being welcomed by quite literally..Read more

J
Jewel
17 Dec 24

The university knows how to make the students feel truly cared for which can be so crucial in vulnerable or less confident students. As someone with a chronic illness the support..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

MM - DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM - DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) - M Grades / Points required

Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum BC or CCC

Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum CD

96 - 112 points to include minimum BC or CCC

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 96 - 112 points, grade combinations accepted

A minimum tariff of 96 - 112 to include 2 x H5

96 - 112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points

Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum MM

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Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum MM

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Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject

Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
67%
Sociology
23%
English Literature
20%
History
18%
Religious Studies & Theology
13%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16000 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Psychology (General)
Psychology (General)
F
Faiz
17 Dec 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
I think the student experience at cardiff Metropolitan is great. The staff are so wonderful and welcoming. I remember being in level 4 and being welcomed by quite literally...
Read more
J
Jewel
17 Dec 24
Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
The university knows how to make the students feel truly cared for which can be so crucial in vulnerable or less confident students. As someone with a chronic illness the support...
Read more
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