Swansea University

BSc Psychology

Swansea University

Course overview

The BSc Psychology at Swansea University teaches you how the mind and brain work and why people think and behave the way they do. You will study some interesting topics like memory, language, emotions, child development, and social behaviour. By the end of the degree, you will have strong skills that are useful in the industry, preparing you for further study or a range of careers related to psychology.

 

Teaching is a mixture of lectures, workshops, practical sessions, and research projects. Here, students get to work in psychology laboratories and learn from experienced researchers. Assessment is done through coursework, written exams, practical reports, group projects, and a final research dissertation

Entry requirements

To apply, prepare a strong personal statement explaining why you are interested in psychology and how the course fits your career goals. Include references and a CV detailing your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • You will need UCAS 128-112 (for example, AAB - BBC in A-level or equivalent qualifications) 

  • Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • For international applicants where English is not their first language, you will be required to meet the university’s English language proficiency criteria (for example, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE).

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Scholarships

    Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).

  • Swansea University Sport Scholarship

    Financial support (of up to £2000).

  • Thrive Bursary

    The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Psychology (Hons) from Swansea University are well-equipped for a variety of career paths and further study. Potential career pathways include:

  • Clinical Psychologist

  • Research Assistant

  • Human Resources Officer

  • Mental Health Support Worker 

  • Educational Psychologist

Cost of study

International students pay £20,550 per year for the BSc Psychology in Swansea University.

Admission

If you want to apply for the BSc Psychology (Hons) at Swansea University, you can do so through UCAS or the university’s international application portal. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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