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Cardiff School of Psychology

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

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Cardiff School of Psychology

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Q You’ll be part of a Russell Group university – one of the top 24 UK research

universities with global recognition.

Q You can choose from more than 300 degree programmes. The Cardiff University degree is known and respected worldwide, with a substantial number accredited by the professions and other external bodies.

Q You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching in a research-led environment. Our highly qualified staff include two Nobel Laureates and several Fellows of the Royal Society.

A leading university . . .

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Q You’ll live in a friendly, compact and safe city, with all of your study, living and leisure needs within walking distance.

Q Your money will go further at Cardiff with capital city attractions at affordable prices – including one of the lowest rates of all university cities for student

accommodation.

Q You’ll be at a first choice university where demand for places is strong.

Q You'll be studying in an environment with other able and motivated students who have top grades at A-level or equivalent.

Q You’ll be at an international university with students from more than 100 countries.

Q You can be confident of your future – in 2010, 94% of our students were employed or had entered further study within six months of completing their studies.

Q You’ll be in demand – Cardiff is among the top 20 universities targeted by employers seeking high calibre graduates.

in an outstanding city . . .

with able and motivated students . . .

who have excellent career prospects.

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Welcome

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Welcome

Contents

Cardiff: The City

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Cardiff: The University

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Living in Cardiff

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Student Life

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Cardiff School of Psychology

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Undergraduate

Degree Programmes

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Degree Structures and Modules

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Research, Postgraduate

Programmes

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Employability and Careers

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International Students

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Admissions

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Important information.

Please read carefully.

The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates (Entry 2013). For example, degree programmes may have changed in line with market and student demand, and research development. Applicants should not therefore rely solely on this brochure and should visit the Law School website (www.law.cardiff.ac.uk) for up-to-date information concerning course content, accreditation, and entry requirements for the relevant academic year when considering applying to the University. 5000PSYCH0912

We study and teach Psychology from the

scientific standpoint. If you choose to

study Psychology at Cardiff we will work

with you on a challenging and

comprehensive programme where you

will be encouraged to understand

behaviour from social, cognitive and

biological perspectives.

You will be supported by enthusiastic lecturers from the UK’s leading research department. They will introduce you to cutting-edge psychological research and thinking in a stimulating and supportive environment.

We will develop your skills in psychological research and practice via lectures, small group seminars, and tutorials. We will support your personal and academic development via our personal tutor scheme under which all students have a mentor who oversees progress throughout the degree. We also have a vibrant research community in which we encourage

students at all levels to take an active part. We offer opportunities for you to witness as well as participate in current research, through projects, dissertations and research vacation schemes.

Experience of psychology in practice can be gained via our four-year Psychology with Professional Placement degree. On this programme you spend the third of four years of study in a Psychology placement. This work experience contributes

appreciably to job prospects because of the practical skills that can be gained. It also helps decisions about career paths you might follow. Our degree programmes will give you excellent prospects to find graduate employment or pursue higher training.

Please do visit the School on one of our open days. I am confident that when you meet our lecturing staff and see the magnificent facilities we provide you will decide that Cardiff is THE place to study Psychology.

Professor Ed Wilding

Head of School

This brochure will provide you with more details of our programmes. We hope that it 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 when you come to Cardiff for a visit. You will find the appropriate contacts at the end of this brochure.

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Cardiff: A capital city

The University is surrounded by attractive parkland and is adjacent to Cardiff Castle and the city centre

Cardiff: A capital city

“Cardiff is one of the best places to study in

Britain. It has well-situated, cheap housing,

lively nights out, friendly people, great shops

and hundreds of miles of countryside. It is all

that any right-thinking fresher could desire.”

Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities

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Cardiff is a thriving and attractive city which is widely

recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study.

It combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly and

inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational

facilities of a modern capital.

Cardiff: A capital city More online at: www.visitcardiff.com www.cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.gov.uk

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Cardiff offers everything from the excitement of the city to the peace and tranquillity of the nearby coast and countryside. Such is the quality of the ‘Cardiff experience’ that in a recent survey, a large majority of students said they would like to stay and live in the city after graduating.

With its distinctive character, good quality of life, and growing national and international reputation, it hosts many high-profile sporting and cultural events, including international rugby, soccer, cricket and motor sport, Cardiff Singer of the World and the UK’s largest free summer festival.

Home to the world-renowned Welsh National Opera, it boasts prestigious concert venues such as the Wales Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall and the Motorpoint Arena, as well as the iconic Millennium Stadium, the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, several theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle. Cardiff is the location for award-winning television productions, including Dr Who, Sherlock, Torchwood and Casualty, and the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff Bay is a popular new attraction.

One of the UK’s top shopping destinations, Cardiff’s outlets range from the 100 stores in the new £750 million St David’s Dewi Sant retail centre to indoor and outdoor markets, and a fascinating network of glass-canopied Victorian and Edwardian arcades.

Cardiff also has more urban green space than any other UK city, and offers easy access to the countryside, coast and mountains.

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 placed, and

Cardiff also benefits from an

international airport.

Don’t just take our

word for it…

“Cardiff has it all: grand

civic architecture

in a breezy waterside

location, super-smart city

bars just a short hop

from lovely countryside.”

Guardian University Guide

“Cardiff is a young, vibrant city. A blend of beautiful

old architecture and new, cutting-edge developments.

Cosmopolitan with a large student population.”

Daily Telegraph Guide to UK Universities

Cardiff is one of the UK’s most successful retail centres Cardiff Bay, the city’s waterfront

The 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: A leading university

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Cardiff: A leading university

“Cardiff offers a compelling student experience:

Russell Group research credentials, the full gamut of

traditional undergraduate degree courses and relatively

affordable living with hot and cold running nightlife on tap.”

Sunday Times University Guide

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Cardiff: A leading university

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More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk

What the Guides say

“The University is as

confident and

forward-looking as the city it’s

located in, and has an

excellent reputation

for the quality of its

teaching and research.

Almost 60% of its

research is ranked as

world leading and it is a

member of the Russell

Group of leading

universities.”

Guardian University Guide

With attractive and compact campuses, excellent student accommodation, and a hugely popular Students’ Union, all within easy walking distance of each other in a thriving city, it is not surprising that Cardiff is a university of first choice among well-prepared applicants.

We admit approximately 4,500 undergraduate entrants each year, the very large majority of whom are school and college leavers, and have top grades at A-level or equivalent. While competition for entry is strong, Cardiff is an inclusive university with a good record on widening access and increasing participation, and we welcome applications, irrespective of background, from everyone with the potential to succeed at Cardiff University.

The University’s Cathays Park campus is located in and around the impressive Portland stone buildings, parks and wide tree-lined avenues that form Cardiff’s attractive civic centre. The majority of academic schools are located here - just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. The four academic

schools offering healthcare courses (excluding Optometry and Pharmacy) are based at the Heath Park campus, approximately one mile away, which is also home to the University Hospital of Wales. Although dating from 1883, Cardiff is focused on the 21st century, and has modern state-of-the-art buildings and facilities. The University has invested £200 million in its estate in recent years and most academic schools have benefited from major refurbishment, including new and well-equipped laboratories, lecture theatres, libraries and computing facilities.

The University takes its environmental, safety and security responsibilities very seriously. We have recently introduced a comprehensive Energy, Water and Waste Policy, which is already making great savings in energy consumption. To support the safety and security of all members of the University community and their property, there is 24-hour security cover throughout the campus.

Cardiff University has an international reputation for excellence

in teaching and research, built on a history of service and

achievement since 1883, and recognised by our membership

of the Russell Group of leading research-led universities.

“Cardiff is a tip top uni academically . . . hugely

popular with its students. Is Cardiff perhaps the

best kept secret among Britain’s universities?”

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Living in Cardiff

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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

Cardiff offers guaranteed University accommodation, good quality and value, and a range of residences to suit individual preferences and budgets.

All first year undergraduates who apply during the normal UCAS admissions cycle are guaranteed a place in University residences. The University is continually investing in its student residences, and the views of students are taken into account at the design stage. Unusually for a civic university, most of our residences are within easy walking distance of lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, the Students’ Union and city centre.

There are 14 different residences, providing more than 5,300 study bedrooms and students can apply for the residences which best suit their preferences, interests and budgets. Some 70% have en-suite shower and toilet facilities and all halls of residence have computer network connection points and access to Wi-Fi.

Fees depend on the facilities included and whether catered, part-catered or self-catered, but prices compare very favourably with those of other UK universities.

Besides managing University property, the Residences Office maintains close links with the private sector and provides property listings to students seeking to rent or share houses or flats.

Student Life

The Students’ Union

Cardiff Students’ Union is one of the biggest, best and most active in Britain. Solus, the Great Hall and the Taf Bar are among the Union’s major attractions. Solus is the students’ own high quality nightclub, and is the second largest in South Wales. The Great Hall is a 1,500 capacity venue for major concerts and the Taf Bar is the Union’s very own ‘local’. Other facilities include CF10, a café offering a variety of hot and cold food, a general shop and off licence, University bookshop, computer shop, a games room and video arcade, five full-size snooker tables and twelve pool tables, satellite TV, banking and insurance services.

The Union also has its own letting agency and Student Advice centre. In addition, it is home to CU TV and Xpress Radio (the students’ own TV and radio stations) and more than 150 cultural, political, religious, social and sporting societies.

Jobshop

The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service that provides casual, clerical and catering jobs around the University to hundreds of students.

Student Participation

The School of Psychology has a long standing history of supporting student participation in University football and netball. We have entered a men's 11-a-side football team continuously for the last 21 years to the University Intra-Mural Games (IMG) league competition. The team typically consists of undergraduates, and staff and postgraduates participate as well. In addition to the football team (and it's various associate teams (e.g. 7- and 5-a-a-side and 11-mixed football), the School also has an active undergraduate netball squad that participates in the University IMG competition.

There is also a thriving informal ultimate frisbee group meeting weekly in Bute Park during the summer months, consisting largely of staff and postgraduates, and an (informal) staff-student frisbee competition.

We are proud to support these ventures financially to keep costs to a minimum and to encourage students to participate.

Solus is the Students’ Union high quality nightclub

The Fitness and Squash Centre is located at the heart of the main campus

All study bedrooms in the halls of residence have computer network connection points and access to Wi-Fi

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Living in Cardiff

What the Guides say

“Cardiff Students’ Union

is the biggest and best

equipped in Britain.”

The Independent

“Cardiff Students’ Union

is independently

recognised as the biggest

and best in Britain.”

Equitable Student Book

“The Students’ Union

provides an excellent

range of facilities, clubs

and societies.”

The Times Good University Guide

“Guaranteed

accommodation in halls

and houses for first

years. Very high quality

and relatively cheap.”

Equitable Student Book

More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences www.cardiffstudents.com www.cardiff.ac.uk/thrive

How to find the School

We are located in the Tower Building, which sits at the heart of

the Cathays Park Campus, a short walk from the city centre.

The building is very close to Cathays railway station and is easily

accesible from University halls of residence.

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Student Residences

Students have access to a wide range of modern facilities, including Skype booths

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It was awarded the highest possible rating in the Research Assessment Exercise (see below). It is called a School, rather than a Department, because of its scientific and technical skills that cover many aspects of modern experimental psychology not usually found within a single university department. It is one of the largest in Britain, with an academic teaching staff of 51 (including 26 professors), and attracts in excess of £5 million annually in outside funding from its research activities.

The School runs a three-year Psychology degree programme, and a four-year Psychology with Professional Placement programme. In the most recent Government inspection, the quality of teaching and the provision of these programmes was awarded the highest rating of “Excellent”.

Approximately 200 students each year start the undergraduate degree programmes. The School also runs a one-year MSc in Neuroimaging, professional three-year postgraduate programmes in Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology, as well as having approximately 80 students carrying out research for their doctorates. The School is located in a modern building near attractive parkland, the Students’ Union, the library facilities and several modern University residences. It is just a few minutes walk from the city centre shops. The School has numerous purpose-built laboratories for research, coupled with outstanding teaching laboratories. It enjoys productive links with nearby industry and hospitals.

Learning at the frontiers of

knowledge

Cardiff School of Psychology has emerged as the leading department of its kind in the UK. The School, one of the largest such departments in the UK, undertakes a diverse range of research, which has relevance to industry, commerce and public policy. Increasing levels of research income – a key indicator of its excellence and relevance – includes a threefold increase of awards from the Office of Science and Technology over recent years.

Teaching Methods and

Assessment

Teaching methods range from the formal lecture to the independent research project, with practical classes, computer workshops, video demonstrations and tutorials. At the beginning of each academic year you will be given a course handbook for your particular year of study, which includes details of the methods of assessment used in your course and a course synopsis.

There are various forms of in-course assessment; you will receive information about these at the beginning of each session. Small group teaching will allow you to develop your skills in presenting your arguments, setting out your ideas and communicating your newly acquired knowledge, through both the written and the spoken word. Exams are typically held at the end of each semester. Both degree programmes are assessed through a combination of coursework and traditional unseen timed examinations.

While the exact figures vary by year of study, approximately 35-45% of assessment is by coursework and the remainder by traditional examinations.

Final year undergraduates undertake a research project that will draw on the research skills that they have learned. The project carries marks that contribute significantly to the final degree class.

Cardiff School of Psychology

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The School

Cardiff School of Psychology is long-established, well

resourced and has an excellent international reputation.

The School of Psychology provides exclusive state-of-the-art computing facilities to its students

Institution

Research Power

Cardiff University 172.12 University of Birmingham 137.65 University of Sussex 121.50 University of Oxford 121.21 University of Sheffield 109.22 Bangor University 107.25 University of Southampton 105.57 University of Edinburgh 103.98 University of St Andrews 96.62

Notes:This table shows the results of the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), carried out in December 2008. The RAE takes place approximately every five years, and involves independent panels of experts assessing the quality of research in UK universities and colleges. The table shows the ‘Research Power’ of Psychology departments, calculated by multiplying the average rating of each member of research staff in the department by the number of staff submitted for rating. These latest results follow the highest possible ratings under the assessments in 1996 and 2001 (this consistency being recognised by membership of the elite 6* category by the Higher Education Council for England).

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The School More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych

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Personal Tutors

At the start of your first year, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who is a member of the academic staff of the School. Personal tutors are there to advise on academic, non-academic and personal matters in a confidential and informal manner. We aim to overcome any problems, however big or small, as quickly as possible.

PsyCardiff: Cardiff University’s

Psychology Society

PsyCardiff is among the most active societies here at Cardiff University. The society consistently maintains Gold Award status, the highest award that can be given to any student society and was recently named the UK’s Best University Society at the National Placement and Internship Awards. PsyCardiff is an inclusive, student-led society that gives you the chance to be part of a fun and tight-knit community, here to support you and ensure that you have the most extraordinary time at university! To do this PsyCardiff provides you with an array of both social and academic opportunities. PsyCardiff’s diverse range of socials, including our annual trip-abroad, provides you with the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow course mates. Additionally staff-student events give you the chance to see your tutors in various settings;

from the sports pitch to the stage! Getting a job after graduation can seem like a daunting task, so we organise a series of careers-talks to make sure you know about all of the exciting places that a psychology degree from Cardiff can get you. If that’s not enough, we also provide the extraordinary opportunity to attend the annual British Psychology Society’s conference at a highly discounted and subsidised price, keeping you up to date with the world of psychology. Finally, PsyCardiff’s well-established collaborations with various volunteering organisations and charities enables you to gain that valuable experience

that is often considered crucial for employment.

So, if we have the pleasure of meeting you – be sure to get involved in all that PsyCardiff / Cardiff University’s Psychology department has to offer! Wishing you the best of luck with your application and exams.

Joshua-Leigh Eldridge (President) and Hannah Chandler (Vice-President)

above:Students have access to the very latest equipment

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BSc Psychology (UCAS Code: C800)

BSc Psychology with Professional Placement (UCAS Code: C810)

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

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Undergraduate Degree Programmes

The Psychology degree programmes have been designed to be stimulating, flexible and relevant to the needs of a career in

psychology. As one of the largest psychology schools in Britain, the School has the flexibility, expertise and training to suit different purposes and interests. Cardiff is one of only a few universities in Britain to offer a four-year Psychology with Professional Placement degree programme.

The School offers two undergraduate degrees. The Psychology programme is a three-year course, while the Psychology with Professional Placement programme is a four-year course. Both degree programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring Graduate Membership and Graduate Basis for Registration.

Above: We provide both formal and informal work spaces to you, and you will get lots of opportunities to work in groups or as part of a team

Left: You can get "Hands-On" (or "Heads-On") experience with cutting-edge EEG research

Tracey Brandwood

“The Psychology with Professional Placement Programme is a great way for you to gain some excellent, relevant work experience while studying for your undergraduate degree. There is a wide range of different placements to choose from, both in the UK and abroad. I spent a year in Toronto working as a research assistant, which was a huge advantage when I was applying for postgraduate courses, since it gave me the chance to get relevant experience within a particular field.

For me, working as a research assistant gave me great insight into what is expected of postgraduates, and also into the different types of research being conducted within my area of interest. For others it enabled them to work alongside a particular type of psychologist, which they found helpful when deciding what career path to take.”

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Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Level 1

The beginning of a university course is an important period for any student. It is a period in which you will discover a new way of life and a new way of learning. Level 1 covers the first six months of the course, and is designed to give you a sound foundation in psychology research and psychological thinking.

You will study three modules during Level 1. The “Introduction to Psychology” module will provide an introduction to psychological research in areas including social, cognitive, biological, and abnormal psychology, as well as research on individual differences. “Practical Psychology” will introduce practical techniques for psychological research, including statistics for data analysis and the use of IT. “Psychological Research” covers contemporary issues in psychology, and is designed to encourage critical and analytical thinking in the approach to psychology research.

Level 2

Level 2 covers the next 18 months of the course, and builds on the topics and issues covered during Level 1. It continues to develop important themes in contemporary psychology, while placing particular emphasis on critical thinking as well as the ability to interpret and integrate research findings and psychological theories.

You will study nine modules during Level 2. Each of these modules focuses on a particular area of psychology, including developmental, cognitive, biological, abnormal, social, and perceptual psychology. Level 2 modules will develop and extend your understanding of each topic beyond what was covered in Level 1. Training in skills of research design, statistics and computing continues during Level 2.

The Behavioural Neuroscience group investigates the biological basis of human behaviour

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Final Year

In the final year, the School offers a choice from a range of modules. This gives students the opportunity to pursue the specific interests that they have developed during the previous years of their course. The

specialized modules on offer in the final year allow students to go into topics in more depth, and cover the latest research in these areas.

Typical Final Year Modules Q Stress and Disease

Q Neuroscience of Learning & Memory

Q Structural & Functional Neuroimaging

Q Speech Communication

Q The Development of Psychopathology and Criminality

Q Attitudes and Attitude Change

Q Work Psychology

Q Animal Learning & Cognition

Q Memory Processes & Memory Disorders

Q Decision Making

Q Vision and Action

Q Environmental Psychology

Q Emotion: Social and Neuroscience Perspectives

Supervised Final Year Project

All final year students will undertake a psychology research project. Students choose a research area and the precise project is decided in discussion with the supervisor. The project forms a large component of the final assessment, and gives students a chance to carry out brand-new research in an area in which they are interested.

Professional Placement

If you are taking a four-year Psychology with Professional Placement degree, you will spend your third year in a professional placement approved by the School, subject to availability. Students complete placements in diverse environments both in the UK and overseas. These include prisons, hospitals, research units at other universities,

rehabilitation clinics, counselling centres, and industrial placements. Your progress is monitored by School staff and you must complete a report of your work.

Jenna Spinks

“If you are wondering whether you should have a year in a professional placement, then I would strongly suggest that you do. It is an experience you could not gain from anywhere else during your degree and a placement year can really help you stand out when you apply for jobs or places on postgraduate courses. I did a clinical placement. It was a year that I would not have wanted to miss out on, and the part of my degree that I have learnt the most from. It is an excellent way of putting what you are learning into practice.”

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Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Researchers in the Perception & Action group use head-mounted displays and eye-trackers to study how sensory information is processed

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Following the independent assessment of research quality in

UK universities, the School achieved a top ranking indicating

that it is undertaking research of international excellence. The

School’s strong reputation for the quality of the research that

it conducts attracts research grants in excess of £5 million

per year from a variety of sources. The research of the staff

and postgraduate students leads to the publication of many

articles in scientific journals.

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Research

Research

In order to undertake research, staff need to keep abreast of developments in their field and also to maintain modern research facilities. This is of direct benefit to you because their lectures will include the latest available knowledge and you will have access to modern research facilities for your practical project.

The current research interests of the School are widespread and include the following areas:

Q The effects of parental relations on childhood depression

Q Psychological influences on fertility

Q Studies of patients with brain damage and their ability to identify faces

Q The effects of various drugs on learning and memory

Q How our brains support remembering and forgetting

Higher Degrees

Cardiff School of Psychology has numerous students studying for a PhD or MPhil by research, as well as a number of postgraduate taught programmes:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Doctorate in Educational Psychology MSc in Neuroimaging Methods and Applications

Diploma in Psychology

There are excellent opportunities for students to enter a PhD programme following completion of their undergraduate degree. Cardiff School of Psychology has a strong emphasis on research-led teaching and has a series of programmes that encourage undergraduates to consider a career in research. In particular, there are a variety of bursaries available for students to gain paid research experience working in a research laboratory in Cardiff School of Psychology during the summer between their second and third years of study.

CUBRIC, Cardiff University's Brain Research and Imaging centre is a purpose-built high-profile facility and an integral part of the School of Psychology

More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych

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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

At the present time, graduates of the School have little difficulty in finding employment and enter an increasingly wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors. A Psychology degree is favoured by many potential employers because it reflects a university education which develops both literacy and numeracy skills. Psychologists are also employed on an increasingly wide scale in educational, health and social services, for which appropriate postgraduate training is essential. This is why many of our graduates go on to continue their studies and also why it is important that all of the School’s programmes are recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Careers and

Employability Service

The University offers a careers and employability service for students, graduates and postgraduates. You can access careers information, explore your options and speak to a consultant who can advise you of opportunities relating to your degree or preferred field, including advice on postgraduate degrees. The service offers guidance on preparing a CV and job applications and gives you the chance to meet and network with top graduate recruiters at Careers Fairs and events. If you are looking for work experience, the careers service can assist with planning and organising your placement.

www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv

Employment/Training Destinations of 2011 Cardiff Psychology Graduates G Public Service 36% (e.g. NHS, Education) G Professions / Commerce 32% G Further Study 32%

36%

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International Students

International Students

Cardiff University has a long tradition of welcoming international students. With over 3,500 international students currently studying at Cardiff, representing over 100 countries, the University has a multi-cultural environment. We also have facilities to match, which include a strong International Office that offers help with visas, enrolment, finding accommodation and other practical matters that will make your life easier from the moment you apply to Cardiff. The School of Psychology is internationally recognised in both research and teaching, and we have a correspondingly wide range of students and staff from all over of the world. Currently we have students from Malaysia, China, India, Canada and the USA, as well as students from many different European countries. We are proud to have such a diverse range of students attend our School and we make every effort to make their study here a rewarding experience.

Scholarships Reserved for

International Students

We are keen to see as many high performing international students as possible at Cardiff and for this reason we offer School of Psychology scholarships to international students of full fee-paying status. Our scholarships are based on academic achievement and reward students who achieve excellence in their examinations. Those students who successfully obtain a scholarship receive a substantial reduction on fees for the following year. Please refer to the International Scholarships section of the Psychology web-page for more information and terms and conditions.

Entry Requirements

Our typical entry requirements for

international students are BBB to AAA at A-level, but we also accept local equivalents (a selection of requirements for the most common countries is shown below). We also require an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent and evidence of competence in

mathematics.

Huey Ren Tan

“Studying in Cardiff is very enjoyable as it's a happening city, yet you can find peaceful getaways closeby. You get the best of both worlds here - you can study hard first, relax, and party hard after that. I'm proud to say I'm living life to the full here!"

We are proud to be a truly international School, both in terms of students and staff

More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych www.cardiff.ac.uk/international

Hong Kong

BBB in the HKALE or 3.4 in the Associate Degree

India

School-leaving certificate (Standard XII) with 85% overall No individual subjects below 70% Malaysia BBB in STPM SPM English 1119 Grade B or above accepted in lieu of IELTS Norway

Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) with a mark of at least 5.0 overall. This qualification should be endorsed with “general studiekompetanse”

Singapore

SIPCAL with BBB at H2

USA

SAT1 with score of 600 or above in Maths and Critical Reading Grades 4 or 5 in two or more Advanced Placement tests

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Admissions

To be considered for entry onto the course you should apply online via the UCAS website using the UCAS Apply facility. To use this facility you need to log on to: psych.cf.ac.uk. The website will provide you with information on how to apply and explain the procedure. Applications should be made by 15th January.

After we have received and considered your application, we may invite you to visit the School sometime during the period

November to early March. There will not be a formal interview, but there will be a guided tour of the School, Students’ Union and campus. You will meet students and staff, providing us with the opportunity of getting to know more about you and enabling you to find out what life is like as a psychology student at Cardiff.

Typical number of places available in the first year:200

Typical number of applications:1,000

Entry Requirements

For up-to-date information about typical entry requirements, visit the admissions section of the School of Psychology website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych

Most students offer three A-level subjects (excluding General Studies).

6-unit and 12-unit GNVQs are also considered. These must be combined with two or one A-levels, respectively.

For a school-leaver offering A-levels (or a mixture of A-Levels and GNVQs) a typical offer would be AAA or AAB. If the student is taking at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, a typical offer would be AAB. For students studying for a Welsh

Baccalaureate, our typical offer would be a pass in the Core, plus A in each of 2 GCE A level subjects, at least one of which must come from the following list: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics. General Studies is not acceptable at AS or A level.

We welcome applications offering an International Baccalaureate. Here the typical offer would be 35 points, 18 of which must be at Higher Level.

We also require a minimum of grade B for GCSE English (or Welsh as a first language) and Mathematics (or Statistics).

We welcome applications from overseas students and from students offering different qualifications as well as relevant work experience.

Open Day

A University-wide Open Day is held in April each year and provides the opportunity to visit all schools in addition to residences, the Students’ Union and sports facilities. Applicants to whom offers are made may also be invited to one of several Open Days run by the School of Psychology, which will provide more detailed information on the courses that we offer. The Admissions Tutors are very willing to discuss queries, either by email, telephone or letter.

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Equal Opportunities

Cardiff University is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities, including those relating to student recruitment, selection and admission. The University aims to establish an inclusive culture which welcomes and ensures equality of opportunity for applicants of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, family structures, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, races, religious or other beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment forms part of the Equality and Diversity Policy which is available at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/cocom/equalityanddiversity/ index.html

Notes for Welsh Language

Applicants

We recognise that if you are a Welsh speaker you may feel more comfortable speaking to a Welsh speaking personal tutor. Provided there are Welsh speaking members of staff in your subject area, every effort will be made to allocate a Welsh speaker to you. If you wish, you can also submit your assessed work and take your examinations through the medium of Welsh, regardless of the language of tuition of the course you are following. Some of the accommodation at Senghennydd Court and Talybont North student residences has been allocated for Welsh speakers and learners who would like to be grouped together. If you would like to take advantage of this please make a note of this on your accommodation form.

Applicants with Disabilities

Cardiff School of Psychology welcomes applications from disabled students and admits all students on the basis of their academic abilities alone. We encourage students to disclose their disabilities and/or specific learning requirements to enable us to make the necessary reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability and would like to visit the School and talk to a member of staff about the courses we run and any specific requirements you may have, please feel free to contact us; Tel: 029 2087 6707 or Email: psychology-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Further information

Student Advisory Service 50 Park Place

CardiffCF10 3AT Tel: 029 2087 4844

Email: studentadvisory@cardiff.ac.uk Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/advis

Tuition Fees and Financial

Assistance

The University charges an annual fee which covers all tuition fees, registration and examinations other than the re-taking of examinations by applicants not currently registered. Please note charges for

accommodation in University Residences are additional.

Tuition Fees

Please see the following website for more information:

Scholarships and Bursaries

For more information please visit the following website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships

Useful websites for information about tuition fees and financial assistance:

Cardiff University website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees

Student Support Centre website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/financialsupport/index.html

DfES Student Support web pages:

www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/

Welsh Assembly Student Finance web pages:

www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Student Finance England:

www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

Student Loans Companywww.slc.co.uk

International Students

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are usually released in February/March. Details will be published on the following website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/international

Alternatively you may contact the International Office, tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432, for more information.

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Laura Roberts:

Tel:

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This brochure is printed on paper sourced from sustainably managed sources using vegetable-based inks. Both the paper used in the production of this brochure and the manufacturing process are FSC®certified.

The printers are also accredited to ISO14001, the internationally recognised environmental standard. When you have finished with this brochure it can be recycled, but please consider passing it onto a friend or leaving it in your careers library for others to use. Thank you.

More online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/applyingtocardiff www.ucas.com www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships

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Got questions about student life?

Get them answered at:

www.cardiff.ac.uk/thrive

Some of our current students are sharing their experiences online through their Facebook pages, so if you want to know what life as a student at Cardiff is really like, then you can find out now. There is also lots of information about what is happening in Cardiff, including articles written by our students, videos, and much more.

To find out more about the Cardiff School of Psychology,

please visit our website

www.cardiff.ac.uk

Enquiries

Tel:029 2087 6707 Email:psychology-ug@cs.cardiff.ac.uk Undergraduate Enquiries School of Psychology Cardiff University Queen's Buildings Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT

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