Psychology

Psychology Plus

A key element of our psychology degrees is the hands-on experience you will gain throughout your studies.

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Psychology Plus provides you with free opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge base with the aim of giving you a competitive advantage in the graduate jobs market or when applying for further study.

Added Value Opportunities

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Knowledge (Short Courses)

Our diverse range of free short courses are an excellent way to further add to the repertoire of skills you will gain as part of your degree. These short courses provide an ideal chance to add another boost to your CV, to support your career progression, and are delivered throughout the year at a time that is most suitable for you. You can learn more about specific areas of psychology, psychological practice and related disciplines such as counselling.

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Experience (Work Placements)

We think work experience is an essential part of your degree, so there are lots of opportunities to experience the world of work. We can facilitate work placement opportunities, allowing you the chance to gain practical experience in our very own Psychology and Well-being Clinic, through a research apprentice scheme, or out in the profession.

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Recognition (External Certificates)

We offer the opportunity for psychology students to undertake a number of externally badged certificates alongside their studies. These industry recognised qualifications are an excellent way of gaining further recognition for the knowledge and skills to complement your studies. What's more, it's another chance to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.

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Health and Social Care Careers

Find out more about the Health and Social Care careers graduates find themselves in, and how we can support your route into the profession.

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New and Emerging Psychologist Careers

Find out more about the some of the new and emerging careers graduates find themselves in, and how we can support your route into the profession.

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Traditional Psychology Careers

Find out more about the some of the careers graduates find themselves in, and how we can support your route into the profession.

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Other Psychology Careers

Find out more about some of the career pathways available, complemented with further information regarding opportunities available at the University designed to make you more employable and support your future career aspirations.

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A student is sat at a desk in a Psychology lab, smiling into the camera.
Hands of an unrecognisable person typing on a laptop
Male care worker serving food to a elderly man
Tangled red threads on the silhouette of the head, representing the brain
A young person sat in a chair talks to an older adult in a chair opposite in a therapy setting
Psychology student fitting neuropsychology equipment on subject.
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

Did you Know?

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  • 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?

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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

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

Upcoming Open Days

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Undergraduate Open Day

13 June

Undergraduate Open Day

26 September

Come and meet us on campus and see what make us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus and meet academics from your course.

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Next Steps

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