Isabel

Choosing to study Psychology at the University of South Wales 

Graduate, Isabel, from Pembrokeshire made the decision to go to university at the age of 20.  

“When researching the different courses at a variety of different universities, this course really did stand out to me. I was initially drawn to this course due to the specification and modules being exactly what I had been looking for… and the fact this course had no exams (apart from 3 in-class tests during year 1) was a bonus as I can get quite nervous during the build-up to exams.”  

“I have always been very passionate about helping others - especially children - and I am a firm believer in if you want to better yourself and produce a positive outcome in something that you want to do, then you need to work hard for it. So ultimately this was my motivation to choose this particular course. I have always aspired to working with children and I felt that my commitment to learning and understanding the different aspects within the childcare faculty and my experiences throughout my education prior to university made me want to peruse this subject area.” 

“A range of my skills have developed during this course – both academically and in relation to working with children. I was able feel confident in my ability and skills during work experience placements from the information that I had learned during lectures. I was then able to continuously reinforce this knowledge and ultimately enhance my skills. I also highly recommend to always read feedback after every assignment/assessment… this helped me! Over the journey, you learn more about what’s expected the structure and what should be included. I failed an essay in year 2 and ever since that day I was determined to never let it happen again, so I made it a priority to read the feedback… I then came out with a 1st – so I think taking an extra 10 minutes to read and understand the feedback given is definitely worth it!” 

“My favourite part of university has got to be meeting forever friends within my course. You’re all there for the same reason and are experiencing this journey together.”

Looking ahead to the future 

“I feel that this course provides you with many options. I decided to go down the education route when choosing my modules. I am currently working within a school and I plan to do my PGCE. This degree has already provided me with a range of skills that I have been able to put into practice within my workplace.” 

“My advice is to do what’s right for you. Make yourself fully aware of what you will be learning and if it will lead you onto the next stage of your life. I believe that this course was definitely the right course for me, for what I loved and what I had a strong interest in pursuing. At times it will be hard, but what isn’t!? Obstacles that you are faced with along the way will only give you the motivation and drive to succeed if it’s something that you really want. Don’t think of the ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ of applying for uni and just believe in yourself and what you are capable of!” 

“Three years of my life gone in a flash and what an incredible three years they were!”