Psychology

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.

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.

A student wears the eyetracker glasses while looking at a projection on a whiteboard as part of an experiment in a psychology laboratory in Glyntaff campus

A student working on her laptop in the psychology lab

A student smiling at the camera in the psychology BRAIN lab

A close up of psychology equipment being used on a students hands in a practical session

Three psychology students sitting at a table happily working on a university project

A student applies an EEG to another student's scalp to measure the electrical activity in their brain in a psychology laboratory

A stack of Psychology textbooks with a model brain sitting on top

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 explore key psychological theories of childhood and adolescence, focusing on both typical and atypical development, as well as mental health and wellbeing. The course examines children and young people within their wider contexts, including the influence of adversity, relationships, and societal change.

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Childhood Development including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Build academic confidence and core study skills while developing a strong foundation in childhood development, preparing you to progress onto the full degree and future work with children and families.

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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)

Build the academic confidence and core skills needed for university-level study, while developing a strong foundation for future study and a 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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Did you know?

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

Did you know?

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

Inside the Subject

Psychology Lab

You’ll train with industry-standard psychology technology, from eye-tracking systems and mobile EEG to Biopac tools that measure real physiological responses. Working in specialist labs with equipment used in research and clinical practice, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience that prepares you for a wide range of psychology careers.

Two students having a conversation in a psychology classroom

Psychology Plus

Designed to help you stand out when applying for jobs or further study, Psychology Plus at USW gives you access to free short courses, external certificates, real-world work placements, and hands-on experience in areas like clinical practice and research. You’ll build valuable skills alongside your degree, helping you graduate with stronger confidence, experience, and employability.

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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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Realising I could turn my passion for understanding the mind into a lifelong career

Emily Campbell

Psychology student

My passion for fencing inspired me to study psychology

Odette Hornby

Psychology student

Achieving goals, overcoming obstacles and pursing my Psychology dreams

Isabel

Childhood Development graduate

I’ve grown as a person during my three years at USW

Jack Erasmus

Psychology graduate

I realised early on that I wanted to pursue a PhD

Robin

Psychology student

Turning challenges into opportunities through Higher Education

Antigone Cooper

Psychology graduate

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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