Psychology Plus: Experience

You will have the unique opportunity to gain clinical experience on campus by taking part in a six-week placement in our Behaviour Analysis Clinic based at the Pontypridd Campus, Treforest.

Every undergraduate student is guaranteed, if they want it during their studies, a six-week placement in our Behaviour Analysis Clinic. Our Autism Project offers applied behaviour analytic intervention for children five and under, typically with a diagnosis of autism. The clinic is largely run by student volunteers under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

Duration: 4 hours a week for 6 weeks

Time: Registration of interest is at the start of the Autumn term.

Availability: Approximately 30 students per term

Careers: Behaviour Analysis, Educational or Clinical Psychology, Social and Welfare Professions

Psychology technicians are key to the successful running of any psychology department.

This opportunity is tailored to give you experience of a range of tasks which are central to this role and will be very useful for those of you who want to work in research, teaching, IT or other technical professions.  Working with our existing Psychology Technicians, you will be given hands-on experience in a range of psychological tests (e.g., Biopac, Eye Tracker, CANTAB) and of various software packages (e.g., E-Prime, Tobii Studio). You will also learn a host of general duties which help ensure the smooth running of the labs and technical equipment. 

Duration: 16 Hours

Time: February during directed study week

Availability: 4 Students 

Careers: Neuropsychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Academic Psychology

As part of this scheme, you will have the opportunity to carry out real-world research working with academic staff from the Psychology team.

There are six themed projects available this year.  For more information, please read the psychology plus brochure or get in touch with a member of staff.

Duration: To be negotiated with project supervisor

Time: To be negotiated with project supervisor

Availability: To be negotiated with project supervisor

Careers: Academic Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Commercial, Industrial or Public-sector careers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for students (all levels) to become involved with running a magazine/journal for the psychology department here at the USW, which will be published once a term.  

This is a student led project and there are many ways students can get involved. For instance, the team need; writers, editors, researchers, and students who can help design the layout and manage illustrations/pictures.  They also require; articles about a range of topics of interest (mental well-being, eating disorders, lifestyle, addiction, student life or something else), reviews on placements, interviews with staff/researchers and anything else of relevance.

Duration: To be negotiated with the journal team

Time: During term time

Availability: 20 places available

Careers: Marketing or Consumer Psychology, Academic Psychology, Commercial, Industrial or Public-sector careers

The USW International Challenge is a developmental programme designed to give students a rounded University experience, while also enhancing their softer skills. 

Students will be expected to undertake 4 sections covering, physical activities, life skills development, work experience or community based project and 2 expeditions in the South Wales and West region.  Each student on the programme is allocated a mentor to work with them and their team throughout the challenge. USW Staff as well as graduates from the programme are available each year to help mentor and develop those who undertake the International Challenge.  You can find out more, and sign up to the Challenge on Unilife.

Duration: Ongoing throughout the year

Time: During term time

Availability: Submit an application, and you will be informed when a place is available

Careers: Student Support and Advice, Social and Welfare professions, Events Management