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School of Psychology Undergraduate Degree Programmes www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
Cardiff University
School of Psychology
WORLD
LEADING
ACADEMIC
research excellence
HIGH
EMPLOYABILITY
Transferable
SKILLS
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
Friendly Supportive Environment
Outstanding facilities
97% of our graduates
were in employment and/or further
study six months after graduating
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Discover the Cardiff Experience
A leading university . . .
◗◗ You’ll be part of a Russell Group ◗◗ You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching
university - one of the UK’s world-class in a research-led environment - Cardiff is
universities. ranked in the UK’s top 5 universities for
research quality.
◗◗ You can choose from more than 350
degree programmes. The Cardiff ◗◗ Staff include a Nobel Laureate and
University degree is known and numerous Fellows of the Royal Society
respected worldwide with a substantial and other prestigious institutions.
number accredited by the professions
and other external bodies.
in an outstanding city . . .
◗◗ You’ll live in a friendly, compact and safe ◗◗ Your money will go further at Cardiff
city with all your study, living and leisure with capital city attractions at provincial
needs within walking distance. prices - Cardiff is amongst the most
affordable/cost effective student
destinations in the UK.1
with able and motivated students . . .
◗◗ You’ll be at a first choice university ◗◗ You’ll be at an international university
where demand for places is strong. with students from more than 100
countries who have excellent career
◗◗ You’ll be studying in an environment with prospects.
able and motivated students who have
high grades at A-level or equivalent.
who have excellent career prospects.
◗◗ You can be confident of your future ◗◗ You’ll be in demand - Cardiff is among
prospects - 94.8% of our students were the top 25 universities targeted
employed or had entered further study by employers seeking high calibre
within six months of completing their graduates.3
studies.2
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Contact us
For students from the UK and EU:
Tel: 029 2087 4455
Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
For students from the rest of the world:
Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432
Email: international@cardiff.ac.uk
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Welcome Contents
We are ranked in the top 40 for Psychology Cardiff: A capital city 4
in the World University Rankings, and Cardiff: A leading university 6
Living in Cardiff 8
are one of the UK’s leading research The School of Psychology 10
departments with a longstanding Undergraduate
Degree Programmes 12
reputation for excellent teaching. Placement Experiences 14
Research 18
Employability and Careers 21
Admissions 22
International Students 24
This brochure will provide you with more
details of our programmes. We hope that
they will give you more than just a flavour of
what we have to offer you. However, we are
always ready to answer any questions you
may have, by post, telephone or email, or
If you choose to study with us, we will Following our undergraduate when you come to Cardiff for a visit. You will
find the appropriate contacts at the end of
work with you on a challenging and programmes, we also offer Masters this brochure.
comprehensive programme to help you and Doctorate training in childhood
understand behaviour and the human disorders, neuroimaging, clinical Important Legal Information
mind – the most complex and fascinating psychology, educational psychology The contents of this brochure relate to
the Entry 2019 admissions cycle and are
of nature’s creations. and research.
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You will be supported by enthusiastic Please do visit the School on one of July 2018. However, there is a lengthy
lecturers, caring tutors and a lively group our open days. We hope to welcome period of time between printing this brochure
and applications being made to, and
of fellow students. We have a vibrant and you to our School soon.
processed by us, so please check our
international community of students and website [www.cardiff.ac.uk] before making
staff. We emphasise the close connection an application in case there are any
between teachers and researchers so that changes to the course you are interested in
you can participate in genuine cutting- or to other facilities and services described
edge research projects. Every year student here. Where there is a difference between
the contents of this brochure and our
projects help us discover more about the website, the contents of the website take
brain and human behaviours, and help us precedence and represent the basis on which
make a difference across a broad range we intend to deliver our services to you.
of topics – from clinical treatments to Any offer of a place to study at Cardiff
reducing plastic waste. University is subject to terms and conditions,
We offer a three and a four-year course. which can be found on our website
[www.cardiff.ac.uk/offerterms] and which
Both follow the same modules and you are advised to read before making an
provide an excellent education in application. The terms and conditions set
Psychology. They consistently score out, for example, when we might make
highly in student satisfaction and changes to your chosen course or to
students go on to careers in a very wide student regulations. It is therefore important
you read them, and understand them.
range of professions. The four-year
degree offers the additional benefit of If you are not able to access information
placement experience, which contributes online please contact us:
even further to job prospects because of Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
the practical skills and social networks Tel: 029 2087 4455
gained. Going on placement also helps Professor Petroc Sumner Your degree: Students admitted to Cardiff
you decide on your career path. Head of School University study for a Cardiff University degree.
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Cardiff: A capital city
The Principality (Millennium) Stadium nestles in the heart of the city, and is home to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year
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Cardiff is a thriving and attractive Cardiff is the location for award-winning
Cardiff: A capital city
city, which is widely recognised as television productions, including Doctor
an outstanding place in which to Who, Sherlock, Torchwood and Casualty.
live and study. It combines all the The city is one of the UK’s best shopping
advantages of a compact, friendly destinations, with St David’s Dewi
and inexpensive location, with the Sant retail centre standing alongside
cultural and recreational facilities pedestrianised shopping streets, indoor
of a modern capital city. and outdoor markets, and a fascinating
Cardiff offers everything from the network of glass-canopied Victorian and
excitement of the city to the peace and Edwardian arcades.
tranquillity of the nearby coast and Cardiff also has more urban green space
countryside. With its distinctive character, than any other UK city, and offers easy
good quality of life, and growing national access to the countryside, coast and
and international reputation, it hosts mountains.
many high-profile cultural and sporting
events, including international rugby, Lively, elegant, confident, cosmopolitan
soccer, cricket and motor sport. and ambitious are all words readily used to
describe modern-day Cardiff. Together, the
When it comes to entertainment, Cardiff The surrounding countryside and coast offer
city and the University provide students
superb opportunities for outdoor pursuits
is well-equipped to satisfy student needs. with the ‘Cardiff Experience’, a lifestyle our
There is a multitude of cafés, pubs students remember long after graduation.
and nightclubs. The city is home to the
world-renowned Welsh National Opera,
it boasts prestigious concert venues Don’t just take our word for it . . .
such as the Wales Millennium Centre, “Cardiff is one of Europe’s youngest
St David’s Hall and the Motorpoint Arena, capital cities – small enough to be
as well as the iconic Principality Stadium, friendly and big enough to offer the
the National Museum Wales, several best of living in a major city.”
theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle. The Complete University Guide 2017
Come and see for yourself . . .
Cardiff benefits from excellent road and rail links with Britain’s other major towns
and cities. London, for example, is two hours by train, and the M4 links both the
West and South of England, as well as West Wales. Travel to the Midlands and to
the North is equally convenient. The journey by road from Birmingham, for example,
takes only two hours. The main coach and railway stations are both centrally Cardiff is one of the UK’s best
placed, and Cardiff also benefits from an international airport. shopping destinations
The Wales Millennium Centre is a world-class venue for the arts
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Cardiff: A leading university 6 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
Cardiff: A leading university
Cardiff University has an international Optometry and Pharmacy) are based at What the Guides say . . .
reputation for excellence in teaching the Heath Park Campus, approximately
“Cardiff University is a hugely
and research, built on a history of one mile away, which is also home to the
popular UK university ... [it] has
service and achievement since 1883, University Hospital of Wales.
a reputation for world-class
and recognised by our membership Although dating from 1883, Cardiff is research and provides an excellent
of the Russell Group of leading focused on the 21st century, and has experience for its student body.”
research-led universities. modern state-of-the-art buildings and Telegraph University Guide 2018
With attractive and compact campuses, facilities. The University has invested
Cardiff University is among the
excellent student accommodation, and a substantially in its estate in recent
best in the UK for preparing
hugely popular Students’ Union, all within years and continues to do so today.
graduates for the workplace.
easy walking distance of each other in Most academic schools have benefited
a thriving city, it is not surprising that from major refurbishment, including Times Higher Education – Global
Cardiff is a first choice university for many. new and well-equipped laboratories, University Employability Ranking
lecture theatres, libraries and computing 2016
We admit approximately 5,000
facilities. International opportunities Cardiff offers one of the best
undergraduate entrants each year, the
are available via our Global Opportunity student experiences in Wales,
majority of whom are school and college
leavers, and have high grades at A-level Centre. These include study, work according to the latest Times
or equivalent. While competition for and volunteering placements in 27 higher Education UK Student
entry is strong, Cardiff is an inclusive EU countries as well as international Experience Survey.
university with a good record on widening exchange opportunities. All students
participation and fair access, and we also have the opportunity to study a
welcome applications, irrespective of language, in addition to their degree,
background, from everyone with the through the University’s Languages For
potential to succeed at Cardiff University. All programme.
The University’s Cathays Park Campus The University takes its environmental,
is located in and around the impressive safety and security responsibilities very
Portland stone buildings, parks and wide seriously. It has comprehensive policies
tree-lined avenues that form Cardiff’s in place which are making great savings
attractive civic centre. The majority of in energy consumption and, to support
academic schools are located here - the safety and security of all members
just a few minutes’ walk from the city of the University community and their
centre. The three academic schools property, there is 24-hour security cover
offering healthcare courses (excluding throughout the campus.
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Living in Cardiff 8 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
Living in Cardiff
As a fast developing capital city, Cardiff is a great place to be a student. It’s large
enough to offer you an exciting variety of activities and entertainment, but small
enough for you to feel comfortable in.
Accommodation There are 15 different residences, Hosting live music, club nights, stand-up
providing more than 5,500 study comedy, fashion shows and awards
Cardiff offers guaranteed University
bedrooms and students can apply for ceremonies, there’s lots to keep you
accommodation of good quality and
the residences which best suit their entertained from your first day to your last.
value, and a range of residences to suit
preferences, interests and budgets.
individual preferences and budgets. Some 70% have en-suite shower and Other facilities include a food court, a
All undergraduates who accept their toilet facilities and all halls of residence bank, a print shop, a hair salon and a
offer of a place from Cardiff, on a firm have computer network connection bookshop. The Lounge offers IT and
basis, are guaranteed a single occupancy points and access to Wi-Fi. Skyping facilities, meeting rooms and a
place in University residences during “chill-out” area, as well as snooker tables
Fees depend on the facilities included and multi-faith prayer room. The Union
their first year of study. and whether catered, part-catered
also has its own letting agency and an
Please see our website for full details or self-catered, but prices compare
Advice and Representation Centre. In
of our accommodation guarantee and very favourably with those of other UK
addition, it is home to CU TV and Xpress
universities. Besides managing University
associated deadlines: Radio (the students’ own TV and radio
property, the Residences Office maintains
www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences stations) and more than 200 cultural,
close links with the private sector and
The University is continually investing provides assistance to students seeking political, religious, social, sporting
in its student residences, and the views to rent or share houses or flats. societies and clubs.
of students are taken into account at Jobshop
the design stage. Unusually for a civic Student Life
Jobshop is the Union’s own student
university, most of our residences are The Students’ Union
employment service and provides casual,
within easy walking distance of lecture Cardiff Students’ Union is one of the clerical and catering jobs around the
theatres, libraries, laboratories, the biggest, best and most active in Britain. University to hundreds of students.
Students’ Union and city centre. A multi-million pound investment has been
made in Union facilities in recent years,
which has included a new venue called
Y Plas, which at night becomes a nightclub.
What the Guides say . . .
“Cardiff is one of the best UK
cities for young adults because
of its low cost of living, good job
opportunities and decent wages.”
The Complete University Guide
2017
“Cardiff boasts one of the
lowest living costs in the UK.”
The Complete University Guide
2018
Cardiff is “the most cost-effective
city for students.”
Natwest Student Living Index 2017
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 9The School of Psychology
We are passionate about psychology and our School is long established,
well resourced, and has an excellent international reputation.
10 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychThe School of Psychology
Students have access to the very latest equipment
We are one of the largest psychology brain mapping with the very latest in
departments in the UK, with over brain imaging and brain stimulation.
50 research-active academic staff, CUBRIC is also home to one of Europe’s
and over 75 research-only staff, most powerful brain scanners, of which
covering the entire spectrum of there is only a handful globally.
contemporary psychology. This We are passionate about psychology
means that our teaching provides and our School is long established,
depth as well as breadth. We offer well resourced, and has an excellent
a three-year Psychology BSc and international reputation. In fact, our
a four-year Psychology with research quality has been ranked 2nd in
Professional Placement BSc. the latest Research Excellence Framework
(REF), splitting Oxford and Cambridge!
We are ranked in the top 40 for Further testament to our standing is the
Psychology in the 2018 QS World fact we typically attract annual research
University Rankings, and both our awards in excess of £5million in external
The School of Psychology
undergraduate courses are fully funding for our research activities. In
accredited by the British Psychological Cardiff, we also believe in research-led
Society (BPS), reinforcing our position
teaching. This means that you will be
as a leading institution for Psychology.
taught by psychologists who conduct
Should you choose to study here, you world-leading research in their field.
will have access to our impressive
You can also get involved with one of
teaching and research facilities
our summer internship schemes, getting
including our in-house, exclusive, and
hands-on experience with our fantastic
well-supported computing suite and
facilities, supervised by internationally
our interactive seminar rooms.
renowned experts. Our undergraduate
An integral part of our School is CUBRIC cohort is complemented by taught We provide both formal and informal
work spaces to you, and you will get
– Cardiff University Brain Research post-graduate degrees in Neuroimaging,
lots of opportunities to work in groups
and Imaging Centre – which brings Clinical Psychology, Developmental or as part of a team
together world-leading expertise in Psychology and Educational Psychology.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 11Undergraduate Degree Programmes
◗ BSc Psychology (UCAS Code: C800)
◗ BSc Psychology with Professional Placement (UCAS Code: C810)
Researchers in the Perception & Action group use head-mounted displays and eye-trackers to study how sensory information is processed
Our degree programmes are designed following your successful graduation of underpinnings of statistical principles
to be stimulating and relevant to our accredited courses. If you opt for to help your overall understanding of
the needs of a career in psychology. our four-year degree, you will then spend the role of statistics, research methods
As one of the largest psychology one year on a Professional Placement, and computing within psychology.
schools in the UK, we have the before returning for your final year (Level
flexibility and expertise to suit 6). If you choose the three-year course, Level 5
different purposes and interests. you proceed straight into the final year. Level 5 covers the next 18 months of
your course, and builds on the topics
As well as delivering excellent teaching Level 4 and issues covered during Level 4.
informed by cutting-edge, world-leading We recognise that the beginning of any It continues to develop important
research, we also have strong and university course is a period in which themes in contemporary psychology,
well-established links with business, you will discover a new way of life, while placing particular emphasis on
industry, care providers, and health and a new way of learning. Level 4 critical thinking as well as the ability
professionals. More and more covers the first four months of our to interpret and integrate research
universities around the UK recognise course, and we fashioned it to give you findings and psychological theories.
the benefits of offering a four-year a sound foundation in psychological
degree programme with Professional research and thinking, while facilitating You will study nine modules, each
Placement. We are proud to have one the transition from school to university. focussing on a particular area of
of the largest and longest standing psychology, including developmental,
placement programmes in the country. You will study three modules. cognitive, biological, abnormal, social,
The “Introduction to Psychology” module and perceptual psychology. Level 5
Our two degree programmes follow the will provide an introduction and overview modules will develop and extend your
same academic curriculum. The first two to social, cognitive, biological, and understanding of each topic beyond
years (Levels 4 and 5) of your course abnormal psychology, as well as research what was covered in Level 4. You will also
cover the breadth of contemporary on individual differences. “Psychological continue to train your skills in research
psychology at sufficient depth to make Research” will introduce the principles of design, statistics and computing.
you eligible for Graduate Membership of research design. “Research Methods in
the British Psychological Society (BPS), Psychology” will introduce the conceptual
12 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychLevel 6 (Final Year) Supervised Final Year Project
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
In the final year, you have free All final year students will undertake a
choice from a range of modules. psychology research project. You can
choose a research area and decide
This gives you the opportunity to pursue
on the precise nature of your project
the specific interests you have developed
in discussion with your supervisor.
during the previous years of your course.
The project forms a large component
The specialised modules allow you to
of the final assessment and gives
go into more depth, and learn about
you a chance to carry out brand-new
the latest research in these areas.
research in an area of your interest.
The Behavioural Neuroscience group
Please note: The Level 6 modules listed
investigates the biological basis of
below are typical of those offered, but Teaching Methods and human behaviour
may vary from session to session. Assessment
Typical Final Year Modules Throughout your course, lectures will
form the backbone of your learning. Personal Tutors
◗ Forensic Psychology: At the start of your first year, you will
At Levels 4 and 5 small group tutorials
Violence and Crime be assigned a personal tutor, who is a
and seminars give you the opportunity
◗ Theories and Systems to go deeper and elaborate on what member of the academic staff of the
of Psychotherapy you have been taught in lectures. School. You will have regular, timetabled
◗ Human Factors Psychology Theoretical knowledge, of course, needs meetings with your personal tutor
◗ Animal Learning and Cognition to be supplemented with hands-on throughout your course. Your tutor’s role
experience. Our Level 4 and 5 practical is to advise on academic, as well as non-
◗ Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
classes and computing workshops academic matters in a confidential and
◗ Memory Processes and informal manner. They will take a keen
will train you in all the skills you need
Memory Disorders interest in your personal development
to carry out independent research for
◗ Behavioural Genetics your final year research project and and will support you throughout your
◗ Decision Making beyond. You can expect to have about degree as well as in your career planning.
◗ Active Vision 10 contact hours per week at Cardiff.
Study Abroad Opportunities
◗ The Psychology of Language Each module of your course is self-
We are very excited to offer you a
and Speech contained and will be examined at the
chance to study abroad while working
◗ Attitudes and Attitude Change end of the semester. At Cardiff, we
towards a Cardiff degree. We have
◗ Developmental Psychopathology believe in heterogeneity of assessment.
paired up with Hong Kong University
in Childhood and Adolescence Consequently, unseen exams are
(HKU), one of the world’s highest
complemented by coursework on
◗ Environmental Psychology ranking universities, to offer you the
which you obtain feedback. While the
◗ Emotion: Social and opportunity to study Psychology while
exact figures vary by year of study,
Neuroscience Perspectives also immersing yourself in a completely
approximately 35-45% of assessment
different culture. Students participating
◗ Research Methods in is by coursework and the remainder
in the HKU exchange will study their
Developmental Psychology. by traditional examinations.
first semester in the second year in
Hong Kong, taking courses that match
the content offered in Cardiff (tuition
and examination is in English).
There are no additional fees to pay,
and the exchange is supported by
a bursary to cover travel costs.
You also have the opportunity to
go abroad in your placements (see
Psychology with Professional Placement).
Professional Placement
Our BSc with Professional Placement is
one of the best established placement
programmes in the country. We have
agreements with over 100 organisations,
and can offer outstanding placements
in clinical, forensic, educational,
organisational, industrial, and research
settings, locally in Cardiff, throughout the
UK, and abroad in Europe and beyond.
While you are on placement, you will still
be supported by School staff, who will
visit your place of work and ensure that
your placement delivers value for you.
You can get “Hands-On” (or “Heads-On”) experience with cutting-edge EEG research
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 13Placement Experiences
My daily routine involves supporting The educational psychologist works
the students with ASD in their lessons, closely with the staff in the ASD base
guide them through their tasks in class to help the students. The experience
and assist them in completing their from this placement has inspired me
homework. I also facilitate in social to pursue my dream as an educational
skills and life skills sessions taught psychologist to help students with
by the staff in the ASD base such as special educational needs.
building self-confidence, maintaining
positive relationships, cooking etc. Name one aspect of your placement
that you think is useful for your
Why did you like it? future career development.
I like it because I get to have direct At the placement we have long hours of
contact with the students with ASD contact with the students, therefore it is
and can observe their behaviours and important for us to constantly observe
how ASD has affected their lives. The and monitor the change in their moods
placement is helping me understand and behaviours. This is essential to the
▸ Siaw Ying Ngui how students with ASD can sometimes staff so that they know how to help and
be different in terms of communication communicate with the students in the
Where is/was your placement? and interaction with people. ASD base. I think my observational skills
have improved during my placement
The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) This helps me to understand the which will be beneficial for me as a
base in Cwmbran High School. knowledge that I have learnt from the researcher or an educational psychologist.
lectures on ASD. It is also a pleasant
What was your role there – what are experience that I could facilitate in the
some typical activities you engaged in? life skills and social skills sessions that
My role is to support the students with are designed to help the students to cope
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their better with their lives after they leave
mainstream academic work, as well school. Moreover, I get to experience
as in their social skills and life skills. the work of an educational psychologist.
14 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychPlacement Experiences
▸ Eve Whitwell
Where is / was your placement? Why did you like it?
I am currently on placement in a I really enjoy working with children
developmental psychology lab at the and babies, so working in a
University of New South Wales, Sydney. developmental psychology lab is
perfect for me! Development was
What was your role there – what are one of my favourite modules in
some typical activities you engaged in? Cardiff, and so being able to witness
Since being here I’ve been able to help how research on babies and young
out in a lot of the research happening children is run has been fascinating.
in the lab. For example, I have been
running one study by myself, with the Name one aspect of your placement
help of my supervisor. For this study I that you think is useful for your
wrote the scripts using a coding software, future career development.
scheduled the children to come in to the Being involved in research is going to
lab, ran the studies with the children and be extremely beneficial for my final
performed the data analysis. I am also year project when I am back in Cardiff.
going to help write the research paper. From this placement year I have
Furthermore, I am in charge of recruiting learnt that I definitely want to work
new parents to sign up to our database. with children in my future career.
For this I have updated the website,
posted interesting developmental news
articles on our facebook page and
started a lab blog, where members of
the lab and I write posts about research
happening in our lab and new research
from other developmental labs.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 15to measure phenomena such as,
transitive inference and metacognition.
I will soon be starting a new meta-
cognition study with orang-utans.
Why did you like it?
It’s been amazing to learn about
and conduct experiments with non-
human primates and to engage in
discussions with leading researchers
in the field of animal cognition.
Name one aspect of your
placement that you think
is useful for your future
career development.
▸ Emma McEwen Attending lab meetings
and seminars, discussing
Where is/was your placement? research both in its early
stages and post publication,
Max Planck Institute for
has been very beneficial
Evolutionary Anthropology.
and will certainly help me
What was your role there – what are in my final year and in other
some typical activities you engaged in? future endeavours.
I am mainly based in Leipzig zoo
running studies with chimpanzees
using infra-red touchscreen technology
16 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychPlacement Experiences
psychology. Participants are usually further in the field of developmental
between 3 months to 3 years of age, psychology. I have learned to use
but sometimes older children up to the specific software and been exposed
age of 7-10 also participate in studies. I to an incredible amount of pioneering
worked as a voluntary research assistant technologies in psychological research.
on a longitudinal project investigating More generally, I have definitely learnt
the development of mimicry, helping about the importance of putting yourself
during testing sessions and coding out there, having a clear idea of where
video recordings from the study you want your experiences to take
amongst other things. I also made the you career-wise and to always jump
most of the academic environment of at opportunities for advancement.
Bloomsbury (where the lab is situated)
by going to the weekly seminars and Name one aspect of your placement
conferences held at the CBCD and at that you think is useful for your
▸ Iona Lamy-Yang nearby institutions such as the UCL future career development.
Institute of Cognitive Neurosciences The wealth and breadth of research
Where is/was your placement? or the Department of Experimental being carried out in and around the
At the Birkbeck Babylab, which is part Psychology at Birkbeck College. CBCD (presented during all the weekly
of the CBCD (Centre for Brain and seminars and conferences) and the
Cognitive Development) at Birkbeck Why did you like it? possibility to help on several projects
College (University of London). Being immersed in an academic at the Babylab has definitely opened
research environment has allowed me my eyes to the variety of potential
What was your role there – what are to gain invaluable skills and knowledge paths within the field of developmental
some typical activities you engaged in? on psychological research in general: it psychology and research in particular.
The Babylab is a lab where research is taught me about topics of research in I would have never realised how
conducted on various topics within the psychology I would have never suspected vast, dynamic and modern the
field of cognitive and developmental existed and sparked my interest even field is without this experience.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 17Research
Our research produces global impact and delivers advances and improvements
in fundamental knowledge and quality of life through shaping public policy and
health outcomes. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF),
our research quality was ranked 2nd in the UK, reinforcing our position as a
world leading institution for psychology.
Equipment for world-leading research into perception and learning is frequently custom-built within the School
Our successful research environment centre. While you won’t get to use all
makes a positive contribution to your the machines at the School, you will
experience as a student. Staff who have tutorials in CUBRIC and CUCHDS,
are at the top of their field include experience the equipment by being a
the latest knowledge in their lectures, participant and get to help out on the
get the best equipment for your research projects.
practical work, and use grant money
for summer bursaries and student
Research during your Degree Pos Institution GPA
research assistants. You will be engaged in research from 1 University of Oxford 3.62
the start of your degree. In the first two
Most importantly, staff who are years you will take part in experiments 2 Cardiff University 3.52
passionate about their research are as participants and conduct original 3 University of Cambridge 3.51
passionate about communicating it research yourselves during practicals.
4 University of York 3.46
to their students. And with over 50 You also have the chance to work
academic staff at the School, there’s alongside research staff in the summer 5 Birkbeck College 3.45
something to interest everyone. on one of the summer internship
6 Royal Holloway College
schemes. In the final year, you will and Bedford New College 3.44
Research Facilities conduct your own study as part of
Our facilities offer unique opportunities the final year project. 7 Imperial College of Science
Technology and Medicine 3.41
for complementary and collaborative
studies across methodologies to address Research after your Degree 8 University of Birmingham 3.41
novel research questions. Facilities at our After you graduate you may want to
9 Newcastle University 3.37
School include large numbers of testing continue investigating psychology.
booths, computers, eye trackers, and At Cardiff we have over 70 students 10 University of Sussex 3.36
big-testing labs. We have also launched studying for PhDs by research, Notes: The table shows the results of the most
two research institutes, the neuroimaging 50 studying on taught MSc degrees, recent Research Excellence Framework (REF)
centre, CUBRIC, and the developmental and a further 85 enrolled on Doctoral carried out in December 2014. The REF involves
centre, CUCHDS. These contain state-of- training programmes for Clinical independent panels of experts assessing
the quality of research in UK universities and
the art equipment and testing spaces, Psychology and Educational Psychology.
colleges. The results are used to determine how
such as the 7T fMRI brain scanner, Many of these students started off much research money each university receives.
sleep labs, and the autism diagnosis as undergraduates here in Cardiff.
18 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychStudent Researchers
Research
Rebecca Anthony Joshua Stevenson-Hoare Bianca Diaconu
“For my PhD I am exploring parent- “I did my undergraduate degree “I was in Year Two of my undergraduate
child relationship quality and child here at Cardiff University and went degree and did a summer research
psychological well-being among straight from that into doing a PhD. internship with Dr Lewis Bott. For
adoptive families in Wales. I am I study the way that we perceive me, applying to this placement was
part of the “Wales Adoption Study” motion in sound when we are moving, one of the best decisions I have ever
based at Cardiff University, led by with Professors Tom Freeman and made. It meant that I got the chance
Dr Katherine Shelton. The study John Culling. This involves playing to consolidate many research design
is being carried out by a multi- different sounds to participants in concepts learnt in year 1 and year 2
disciplinary team aiming to provide our custom audiolab, and having and get involved with real research.
vital evidence to promote successful them make decisions about how The project I worked on was part of
adoption in Wales. I did an MSc in those sounds appear to be moving.” Insciout, an exciting collaboration
Social Sciences Research Methods between scientists and journalists,
from Cardiff before starting my PhD.” which aims to reduce science
exaggerations and misunderstandings
in the media. The placement was also
helpful in making me understand
whether research is the right choice for
me in my career. Therefore, I would
strongly recommend it to anyone
regardless of how they feel about
research in general. All in all, it’s a great
way of getting paid while you learn.”
An fMRI scan at CUBRIC
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 1920 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
Employability and Careers
Employability and Careers
The Psychology degrees at Cardiff will equip you with the skills you will need to
embark on a wide range of possible careers.
Careers in Psychology 8%
Students graduating from our School, 8%
have little difficulty in finding employment
and enter an increasingly wide range of
careers in both the public and private 21% 63%
sectors. A Psychology degree is favoured
by many potential employers because it
reflects a university education which not
only develops analytical skills, critical Zoe Marjoram
thinking and literacy but also numeracy NHS Graduate Management Trainee
and quantitative skills.
“I loved my time at Cardiff University
Psychologists are also employed on an studying Psychology. I believe my degree,
increasingly wide scale in educational, placement and volunteering helped me Key Figures 2017
health, and social services, for which stand out from the crowd when applying Employment 63%
appropriate postgraduate training for the NHS Graduate Scheme.” Further Study 21%
is essential. This is why many of our Employment and
graduates go on to continue their studies Further Study 8%
and also why it is important that both of Other 8%
our School’s programmes are recognised
Source:
by the British Psychological Society. https://unistats.ac.uk/subjects/employment/
10007814FT-UFBSPSYA/ReturnTo/Search
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 21Admissions
To be considered for entry onto Typical Offers Applicants to whom offers are made may
the course, you should apply ◗ A-Level: AAA also be invited to one of several Taster
online via the UCAS website at: Days run by the School of Psychology,
◗ IB: 36 points overall or 666 in higher which will provide more detailed
www.ucas.com/apply
level subjects.
information on the courses that we offer.
For home students, applications ◗ BTEC: BTEC in Applied or Forensic The Admissions Tutors are very willing
should be made by 15th January. Science is accepted at DDD. Other to discuss queries, either by email,
For International students, applications BTECs may be accepted if offered telephone or letter.
should be made by 30th June. against a strong overall application.
After we have received and considered General Studies is not acceptable as an Equal Opportunities
your application, we may invite you A-level subject. Cardiff University is committed to
to visit the School sometime during promoting equality and diversity in all
◗ WBQ: WBQ core will be accepted
the period November to early April. of its practices and activities, including
in lieu of one A-level (at the grades
There will not be a formal interview, those relating to student recruitment,
specified above).
but there will be a guided tour of the selection and admission. The University
School, Students’ Union and campus. We welcome applications from overseas aims to establish an inclusive culture
You will meet students and staff, students and from students offering which welcomes and ensures equality
providing us with the opportunity of different qualifications as well as relevant of opportunity for applicants of all
getting to know more about you and work experience. ages, ethnicities, disabilities, family
enabling you to find out what life is structures, genders, nationalities,
like as a psychology student at Cardiff. Open Days sexual orientations, races, religious
Four University-wide Open Days are or other beliefs, and socio-economic
Typical number of places available in typically held throughout the year and backgrounds. This commitment forms
the first year: 200 provide the opportunity to visit all schools part of the Equality and Diversity Policy
Typical number of applications: 1,100 in addition to residences, the Students’ which is available at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/
Union and sports facilities. public-information/equality-and-diversity
22 www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychApplicants with Disabilities Tuition Fees
Admissions
The School of Psychology welcomes Please see the following website
applications from disabled students and for more information:
admits all students on the basis of their www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees
academic abilities alone. We encourage
students to disclose their disabilities Scholarships and Bursaries
and/or specific learning requirements For more information please visit
to enable us to make the necessary the following website:
reasonable adjustments. www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships
There are a range of opportunities If you have a disability and would like to Useful websites for information about
to visit the University visit the School and talk to a member tuition fees and financial assistance:
of staff about the courses we run and Student Support Centre website:
Notes for Welsh Language any specific requirements you may have, www.cardiff.ac.uk/financialsupport/
please feel free to contact us; index.html
Applicants
We recognise that if you are a Welsh Tel: 029 2087 6707 or DfES Student Support web pages:
speaker you may feel more comfortable Email: psychology-ug@cardiff.ac.uk www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/
speaking to a Welsh speaking personal Further information Student Finance Wales:
tutor. Provided there are Welsh speaking www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Support Centre
members of staff in your subject area,
50 Park Place Student Finance England:
every effort will be made to allocate a
Cardiff CF10 3AT www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
Welsh speaker to you. If you wish, you can
also submit your assessed work and take Tel: 029 2087 4844 Student Loans Company:
your examinations through the medium Email: studentsupportcentre@cardiff.ac.uk www.slc.co.uk
of Welsh, regardless of the language of Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport
tuition of the course you are following. International Students
Tuition Fees and Financial Tuition fees are reviewed annually and
Some of the accommodation at Assistance are usually released in February/March.
Senghennydd Court and Talybont North
The University charges an annual
student residences has been allocated Details will be published on the following
fee which covers all tuition fees,
for Welsh speakers and learners who website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/international
registration and examinations other
would like to be grouped together.
than the re-taking of examinations by Alternatively you may contact
If you would like to take advantage of applicants not currently registered. the International Office.
this please make a note of this on your Please note charges for accommodation Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432
accommodation form. in University Residences are additional. Email: international@cardiff.ac.uk
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych 23International Students
Cardiff University has a long tradition of welcoming international students.
With over 4,000 international within the university, drop-in stats
students currently studying at Cardiff, help, as well as a dedicated personal Hong Kong
representing over 100 countries, tutor and International Support tutor. 5*, 5, 5, 4, excluding
the University has a multi-cultural liberal studies, with 4 in
environment. We have facilities Typical Offers English in lieu of IELTS.
that include a strong International Our typical offers for international
Office, offering help with visas, students are the same as they are for India
enrolment, finding accommodation home students. However, we accept a
range of local qualifications in lieu of 82% in the top 4 subjects
and other practical matters that (excluding Physical
will make your life easier from the A-levels and IB, a selection of which is
Education) in the Senior
moment you apply to Cardiff. shown in the table opposite, and we will
Secondary School
sometimes accept lower grades after
Certificate (Standard XII).
The School of Psychology is internationally one year’s attendance at universities A minimum of 70% in
recognised in both research and teaching, in the home country. We also require English in lieu of IELTS.
and we have a correspondingly wide an English level equivalent to 6.5 in
range of students and staff from all over each area of IELTS, and evidence Malaysia
the world. Currently we have students of competence in mathematics.
from Malaysia, China, India, Canada STPM results with GPA of
and the USA, as well as students from International Foundation minimum 3.2 or equivalent.
Years in Psychology SPM English 1119 Grade
many different European countries.
C or above accepted
We are proud to have such a diverse If your local qualifications are not in lieu of IELTS
range of students attend our School and recognized, or if you would like more
we make every effort to ensure their tuition before studying for our honours Norway
study here is a rewarding experience. degree, Cardiff University offers
International Foundation Years in a Vitnemal-videregaende
Support for your studies range of subjects. This will improve your opplaering (Upper
We provide plenty of support for English, Maths and science abilities. Secondary Leaving
your academic and pastoral needs. Certificate) with a
For more details please see the Cardiff
mark of 4.5 overall and
There are English classes available International Foundation year webpage.
5,5,5 in three relevant
subjects studied in
the final year.
Singapore
A-levels with AAA at H2
USA
High School Diploma
with GPA of 3.1 plus SATs
with an overall minimum
of 1300-1350 plus 3 x
Advance Placements with
scores in range of 554
-544. Equivalents, e.g.
ACT, are also accepted.
We are proud to be a truly international School, both in terms of students and staff
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Campus, a short walk from the city centre. Cardiff University is a registered
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