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

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Main Site - Cardiff

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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3 Years

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

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Main Site - Cardiff

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SEP-26

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Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists study how we think, feel and act, both individually and as part of a social group. Psychology has a wide range of applications in the health and social services, in industry and commerce, and in education.On this three-year programme you will study psychology from a scientific stand point with an emphasis on its social, cognitive and biological aspects. Embedded into an active research environment, this ...Read more

Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists study how we think, feel and act, both individually and as part of a social group. Psychology has a wide range of applications in the health and social services, in industry and commerce, and in education.On this three-year programme you will study psychology from a scientific stand point with an emphasis on its social, cognitive and biological aspects. Embedded into an active research environment, this course will develop critical quantitative and qualitative skills, which will enable you to predict and explain human behaviour.This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is delivered by our enthusiastic, research-active lecturers from one of the UK’s leading psychology research departments.

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WUSCA ranking:
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11/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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7th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
22nd
What students say
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Joshua
05 Mar 26

It's walkable and has a lot of character, the people are lovely and there is so much to explore and to experience, the academic side is incredible and its super rewarding...Read more

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Madeline
04 Mar 26

Best = work placement opportunities Worst= some buildings need..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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£30,700 per year

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£30,700 per year

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J
Joshua
05 Mar 26
Psychology
It's walkable and has a lot of character, the people are lovely and there is so much to explore and to experience, the academic side is incredible and its super rewarding....
Read more
M
Madeline
04 Mar 26
Psychology
Best = work placement opportunities Worst= some buildings need...
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