Psychology - University of South Wales

Our Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society. You’ll be offered clinical experience on campus and have access to a range of exciting opportunities as part of our Psychology Plus scheme.

Why study Psychology?

Careers as diverse as your skills

We know versatile graduates go further, so our courses get you career-ready for anything, with innovative teaching that lets you study the mind while opening yours to a wide range of career prospects.

Hands on learning

Start doing good before you graduate, through a guaranteed six-week placement, practical projects and partnerships that hone your skills as they change lives, and the gravitas of your CV.

Graduates that get noticed

Because industry bodies like the British Psychological Society back many of our courses, your degree comes with ready-made recognition, taking our students’ names to the top of employers’ lists.

Outstanding student experience

There is plenty for everyone to get involved with, thanks to a dynamic society that organises significant social events where staff and students get together.

The Psych Sofa Podcast

The Psych Sofa is a USW podcast, hosted by Developmental Psychologist Dr Klara Price, where we’re joined on the sofa by a range of academics and researchers to explore how psychology can be applied across a range of settings and scenarios to improve lives and make the world a better place.

Our fortnightly series explores topics such as addiction, women’s reproductive health, physical activity and its relationship with mental health, educational wellbeing, early intervention, and health and housing.

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Behaviour Analysis and Therapy - MSc

This course explores the scientific principles of behaviour analysis and therapeutic techniques, helping you unearth effective interventions to change behaviour.

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Behaviour Analysis Supervised Practice - PGDip

The course is designed to provide you with experience in the ethical application of behaviour analytic assessment and intervention strategies across a range of settings and populations.

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Childhood Development - BSc (Hons)

You’ll have the unique opportunity to explore the current psychological understandings of both childhood and adolescence, exploring how these help to explain both typical and atypical development.

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Childhood Development including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

A Foundation degree introduces you to university-level academic study. You will learn about child and adolescent development as well as gaining an understanding of psychology and statistics, giving you the skills and confidence to complete your studies and have a successful career.

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Clinical Psychology - MSc

Blend practical experience with in-depth research to stand out when applying for professional training or assistant-level roles.

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Psychology - BSc (Hons)

We believe that open minds open doors. That’s why our innovative BPS-accredited BSc Psychology degree combines hands-on learning with a rich variety of placement opportunities and real-life projects to give our Psychology graduates the experience they need to kickstart their careers.

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Psychology (Conversion) - MSc

You will work with our external partners on live briefs and an applied dissertation project, giving you the opportunity inspire real change during your studies.

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Psychology including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

A Foundation degree introduces you to university-level academic study. You will learn about popular areas of psychology research as well as gaining a strong foundation in statistics, giving you the skills and confidence to complete your studies and have a successful career in psychology.

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Psychology with Counselling - BSc (Hons)

You will complete all key areas in psychology necessary to gain British Psychological Society accreditation.

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Psychology with Criminology - BSc (Hons)

You’ll look at the inner workings of the human mind and explore how this affects patterns of criminal behaviour from motivation to offend through to handling wrongful accusations and victim impact.

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Psychology with Developmental Disorders - BSc (Hons)

You will also study neurodiverse development and a range of developmental disorders, learning how these are assessed and what interventions they can involve.

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Why USW?

Psychology student working in the psychology lab on-campus.

Many of our Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
USW is home to a range of excellent, industry-standard psychology facilities

Why USW?

Rated Top

in Wales for assessment and feedback (National Student Survey 2023)

Many of our Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
USW is home to a range of excellent, industry-standard psychology facilities

Your Student Experience

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Meet our Students

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Our Facilities

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Learn about Psychology Plus

I CHOSE TO STUDY PSYCHOLOGY HERE BECAUSE THE COURSE WAS PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED AND OFFERED EXCITING AVENUES FOR THOSE WHO GRADUATE

Jacob

BSc (Hons) Psychology

HAVING ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF FACILITIES IS A REALLY GREAT WAY TO PUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT I'VE LEARNT IN THE CLASSROOM

Odette Hornby

Psychology Student

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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

Pontypridd Campus, Treforest