Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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3 Years

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

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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Our Psychology degree is designed to provide a critical understanding of how psychology can inform understanding of 21st-century issues, alongside development of strong transferable skills crucial for those wishing to take their knowledge of psychology into work or further learning. The focus upon practical skills development alongside theoretical knowledge development sets it apart from many psychology-related undergraduate coursesThe programme covers all knowledge domains expected of a ...Read more

Our Psychology degree is designed to provide a critical understanding of how psychology can inform understanding of 21st-century issues, alongside development of strong transferable skills crucial for those wishing to take their knowledge of psychology into work or further learning. The focus upon practical skills development alongside theoretical knowledge development sets it apart from many psychology-related undergraduate coursesThe programme covers all knowledge domains expected of a British Psychological Society accredited course: Social, Developmental, Biological, and Cognitive Psychology; Individual Differences; Research Methods; and Conceptual and Historical Issues. However, we go further with modules designed to provide strong transferable real-world skills alongside theoretical knowledge development.Unique to the programme is a focus on developing students as scientifically literate psychological scientists. Our approach of close-up teaching and learning is one which is often not possible at larger institutions. In your final year you choose from a range of modules to truly tailor your degree.to your areas of interest.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
103rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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
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Samantha
15 Dec 22

Compared to other campuses I don’t feel there are a lot of facilities or things to do for students other than study. However the support from lecturers and all staff is fantastic..Read more

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Bethan
15 Dec 22

Best are how easily accessible the lecturers are and how willing they are to give you their time to go over things and help Worst is lack of student social..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications and portfolio of work.

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,500 per year

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£13500 Per year

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Latest Psychology (General) reviews

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Samantha
15 Dec 22
Applied Psychology (MSc)
Compared to other campuses I don’t feel there are a lot of facilities or things to do for students other than study. However the support from lecturers and all staff is fantastic...
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Bethan
15 Dec 22
Applied Psychology (MSc)
Best are how easily accessible the lecturers are and how willing they are to give you their time to go over things and help Worst is lack of student social...
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has three main campuses in southwest Wales – Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter –...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UWTSD Kings Road Swansea SA1 8AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.4 miles away

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