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

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3 Years

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Studying a BSc in Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.Our ...Read more

Studying a BSc in Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills.Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).As this BPS accredited degree is the first step towards pursuing a professional career in Psychology, many of our graduates have gone on to further study or work in specialist psychology fields.The typical starting salary for an NHS trainee clinical psychologist is £35,392. As your career progresses you could earn between £50,056 and £96,376 or higher. Salaries in private practice vary.The experience and skills you will gain on this course will also equip you well for careers in other areas of health and social care, as well as sectors as varied as management, research, and marketing.

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40th
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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 136 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D27M15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 - 34 Grades / Points required

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

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

DDD - DMM Grades / Points required

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

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£19,550 per year

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£19,550 per year

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Erin
28 Nov 24
Psychology
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Esmaralda Jane
24 Oct 24
Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc
It's a great location surrounded by nature....
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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