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<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
Undergraduate Degree Programmes<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
BRIGHT<br />
WORLD-CLASS<br />
PROSPECTS<br />
RESEARCH<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
FACILITIES<br />
AWARD-WINNING<br />
STUDENT SOCIETY
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
RECOGNITIONGREAT<br />
PLACEMENTS<br />
TEACHING<br />
EXCELLENCE<br />
FRIENDLY<br />
ATMOSPHERE<br />
CAPITAL CITY<br />
LOCATION<br />
Are you ready to ?<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/thrive
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Discover the <strong>Cardiff</strong> Experience<br />
A leading university . . .<br />
◗<br />
You’ll be part <strong>of</strong> a Russell Group university<br />
– one <strong>of</strong> the top 24 UK research<br />
universities with global recognition.<br />
◗ You can choose from more than 300<br />
degree programmes. The <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
degree is known and respected worldwide,<br />
with a substantial number accredited by<br />
the pr<strong>of</strong>essions and other external bodies.<br />
in an outstanding city . . .<br />
◗<br />
You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching<br />
in a research-led environment. Our highly<br />
qualified staff include two Nobel Laureates<br />
and several Fellows <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society.<br />
◗<br />
You’ll live in a friendly, compact and safe<br />
city, with all <strong>of</strong> your study, living and<br />
leisure needs within walking distance.<br />
with able and motivated students . . .<br />
◗<br />
Your money will go further at <strong>Cardiff</strong> with<br />
capital city attractions at affordable prices<br />
– including one <strong>of</strong> the lowest rates <strong>of</strong> all<br />
university cities for student<br />
accommodation.<br />
◗<br />
You’ll be at a first choice university where<br />
demand for places is strong.<br />
◗<br />
You’ll be at an international university with<br />
students from more than 100 countries.<br />
◗<br />
You'll be studying in an environment with<br />
other able and motivated students who<br />
have top grades at A-level or equivalent.<br />
who have excellent career prospects.<br />
◗<br />
You can be confident <strong>of</strong> your future – in<br />
2010, 94% <strong>of</strong> our students were employed<br />
or had entered further study within six<br />
months <strong>of</strong> completing their studies.<br />
◗<br />
You’ll be in demand – <strong>Cardiff</strong> is among the<br />
top 20 universities targeted by employers<br />
seeking high calibre graduates.
Welcome<br />
3<br />
Welcome<br />
Contents<br />
We study and teach <strong>Psychology</strong> from the<br />
scientific standpoint. If you choose to<br />
study <strong>Psychology</strong> at <strong>Cardiff</strong> we will work<br />
with you on a challenging and<br />
comprehensive programme where you<br />
will be encouraged to understand<br />
behaviour from social, cognitive and<br />
biological perspectives.<br />
You will be supported by enthusiastic<br />
lecturers from the UK’s leading research<br />
department. They will introduce you to<br />
cutting-edge psychological research and<br />
thinking in a stimulating and supportive<br />
environment.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: The City 4<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: The <strong>University</strong> 6<br />
Living in <strong>Cardiff</strong> 8<br />
Student Life 9<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> 10<br />
Undergraduate<br />
Degree Programmes 13<br />
Degree Structures and Modules 14<br />
Research, Postgraduate<br />
Programmes 17<br />
Employability and Careers 18<br />
International Students 19<br />
Admissions 20<br />
We will develop your skills in psychological<br />
research and practice via lectures, small<br />
group seminars, and tutorials. We will<br />
support your personal and academic<br />
development via our personal tutor scheme<br />
under which all students have a mentor<br />
who oversees progress throughout the<br />
degree. We also have a vibrant research<br />
community in which we encourage<br />
students at all levels to take an active part.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer opportunities for you to witness as<br />
well as participate in current research,<br />
through projects, dissertations and<br />
research vacation schemes.<br />
Experience <strong>of</strong> psychology in practice can<br />
be gained via our four-year <strong>Psychology</strong> with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement degree. On this<br />
programme you spend the third <strong>of</strong> four<br />
years <strong>of</strong> study in a <strong>Psychology</strong> placement.<br />
This work experience contributes<br />
appreciably to job prospects because <strong>of</strong><br />
the practical skills that can be gained. It<br />
also helps decisions about career paths<br />
you might follow. Our degree programmes<br />
will give you excellent prospects to find<br />
graduate employment or pursue higher<br />
training.<br />
Please do visit the <strong>School</strong> on one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
open days. I am confident that when you<br />
meet our lecturing staff and see the<br />
magnificent facilities we provide you will<br />
decide that <strong>Cardiff</strong> is THE place to study<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ed Wilding<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
This brochure will provide you with more<br />
details <strong>of</strong> our programmes. We hope that it<br />
will give you more than just a flavour<br />
<strong>of</strong> what we have to <strong>of</strong>fer you. However,<br />
we are always ready to answer any<br />
questions you may have, by post, telephone<br />
or email, or when you come to <strong>Cardiff</strong> for a<br />
visit. You will find the appropriate contacts<br />
at the end <strong>of</strong> this brochure.<br />
Important information.<br />
Please read carefully.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers the information<br />
contained in this brochure as a guide only.<br />
It does not constitute a contract and is not<br />
binding on prospective students, students<br />
or the <strong>University</strong>. While the <strong>University</strong><br />
makes every effort to check the accuracy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the factual content at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
publication, some changes will inevitably<br />
occur in the interval between publication<br />
and the academic year to which the<br />
brochure relates (Entry 2013). For example,<br />
degree programmes may have changed in<br />
line with market and student demand, and<br />
research development. Applicants should<br />
not therefore rely solely on this brochure<br />
and should visit the Law <strong>School</strong> website<br />
(www.law.cardiff.ac.uk) for up-to-date<br />
information concerning course content,<br />
accreditation, and entry requirements for<br />
the relevant academic year when<br />
considering applying to the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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4 <strong>Cardiff</strong>: A capital city<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: A capital city<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the best places to study in<br />
Britain. It has well-situated, cheap housing,<br />
lively nights out, friendly people, great shops<br />
and hundreds <strong>of</strong> miles <strong>of</strong> countryside. It is all<br />
that any right-thinking fresher could desire.”<br />
Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities<br />
The <strong>University</strong> is surrounded by attractive<br />
parkland and is adjacent to <strong>Cardiff</strong> Castle<br />
and the city centre
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: A capital city<br />
5<br />
More online at:<br />
www.visitcardiff.com<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk<br />
www.cardiff.gov.uk<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> is a thriving and attractive city which is widely<br />
recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study.<br />
It combines all the advantages <strong>of</strong> a compact, friendly and<br />
inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational<br />
facilities <strong>of</strong> a modern capital.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers everything from the excitement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the city to the peace and tranquillity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nearby coast and countryside. Such is the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> the ‘<strong>Cardiff</strong> experience’ that in a<br />
recent survey, a large majority <strong>of</strong> students<br />
said they would like to stay and live in the<br />
city after graduating.<br />
With its distinctive character, good quality <strong>of</strong><br />
life, and growing national and international<br />
reputation, it hosts many high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile sporting<br />
and cultural events, including international<br />
rugby, soccer, cricket and motor sport, <strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
Singer <strong>of</strong> the World and the UK’s largest free<br />
summer festival.<br />
Home to the world-renowned Welsh National<br />
Opera, it boasts prestigious concert venues<br />
such as the Wales Millennium Centre,<br />
St David’s Hall and the Motorpoint Arena,<br />
as well as the iconic Millennium Stadium,<br />
the National Museum and Gallery <strong>of</strong> Wales,<br />
several theatres and the historic <strong>Cardiff</strong> Castle.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> is the location for award-winning<br />
television productions, including Dr Who,<br />
Sherlock, Torchwood and Casualty, and the<br />
Dr Who Experience in <strong>Cardiff</strong> Bay is a popular<br />
new attraction.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the UK’s top shopping destinations,<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>’s outlets range from the 100 stores in<br />
the new £750 million St David’s Dewi Sant<br />
retail centre to indoor and outdoor markets,<br />
and a fascinating network <strong>of</strong> glass-canopied<br />
Victorian and Edwardian arcades.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> also has more urban green space than<br />
any other UK city, and <strong>of</strong>fers easy access to<br />
the countryside, coast and mountains.<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> is a young, vibrant city. A blend <strong>of</strong> beautiful<br />
old architecture and new, cutting-edge developments.<br />
Cosmopolitan with a large student population.”<br />
Daily Telegraph Guide to UK Universities<br />
The Millennium Stadium nestles in the heart<br />
<strong>of</strong> the city, and is home to numerous sporting<br />
events and concerts throughout the year<br />
Don’t just take our<br />
word for it…<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> has it all: grand<br />
civic architecture<br />
in a breezy waterside<br />
location, super-smart city<br />
bars just a short hop<br />
from lovely countryside.”<br />
Guardian <strong>University</strong> Guide<br />
Come and see for<br />
yourself…<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> benefits from excellent<br />
road and rail links with Britain’s<br />
other major towns and cities.<br />
London, for example, is two<br />
hours by train, and the M4 links<br />
both the west and south <strong>of</strong><br />
England, as well as west Wales.<br />
Travel to the Midlands and to<br />
the North is equally convenient.<br />
The journey by road from<br />
Birmingham, for example,<br />
takes only two hours. The main<br />
coach and railway stations are<br />
both centrally placed, and<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> also benefits from an<br />
international airport.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the UK’s most successful retail centres<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> Bay, the city’s waterfront
6 <strong>Cardiff</strong>: A leading university<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: A leading university<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a compelling student experience:<br />
Russell Group research credentials, the full gamut <strong>of</strong><br />
traditional undergraduate degree courses and relatively<br />
affordable living with hot and cold running nightlife on tap.”<br />
Sunday Times <strong>University</strong> Guide
<strong>Cardiff</strong>: A leading university 7<br />
More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong> has an international reputation for excellence<br />
in teaching and research, built on a history <strong>of</strong> service and<br />
achievement since 1883, and recognised by our membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Russell Group <strong>of</strong> leading research-led universities.<br />
With attractive and compact campuses,<br />
excellent student accommodation, and a<br />
hugely popular Students’ Union, all within<br />
easy walking distance <strong>of</strong> each other in a<br />
thriving city, it is not surprising that <strong>Cardiff</strong> is<br />
a university <strong>of</strong> first choice among wellprepared<br />
applicants.<br />
We admit approximately 4,500 undergraduate<br />
entrants each year, the very large majority <strong>of</strong><br />
whom are school and college leavers, and<br />
have top grades at A-level or equivalent.<br />
While competition for entry is strong, <strong>Cardiff</strong> is<br />
an inclusive university with a good record on<br />
widening access and increasing participation,<br />
and we welcome applications, irrespective <strong>of</strong><br />
background, from everyone with the potential<br />
to succeed at <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The <strong>University</strong>’s Cathays Park campus is<br />
located in and around the impressive<br />
Portland stone buildings, parks and wide treelined<br />
avenues that form <strong>Cardiff</strong>’s attractive<br />
civic centre. The majority <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
schools are located here - just a few minutes’<br />
walk from the city centre. The four academic<br />
schools <strong>of</strong>fering healthcare courses<br />
(excluding Optometry and Pharmacy)<br />
are based at the Heath Park campus,<br />
approximately one mile away, which is also<br />
home to the <strong>University</strong> Hospital <strong>of</strong> Wales.<br />
Although dating from 1883, <strong>Cardiff</strong> is focused<br />
on the 21st century, and has modern state<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
buildings and facilities. The<br />
<strong>University</strong> has invested £200 million in its<br />
estate in recent years and most academic<br />
schools have benefited from major<br />
refurbishment, including new and wellequipped<br />
laboratories, lecture theatres,<br />
libraries and computing facilities.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> takes its environmental, safety<br />
and security responsibilities very seriously.<br />
We have recently introduced a comprehensive<br />
Energy, Water and Waste Policy, which is<br />
already making great savings in energy<br />
consumption. To support the safety and<br />
security <strong>of</strong> all members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
community and their property, there is 24-<br />
hour security cover throughout the campus.<br />
What the Guides say<br />
“The <strong>University</strong> is as<br />
confident and forwardlooking<br />
as the city it’s<br />
located in, and has an<br />
excellent reputation<br />
for the quality <strong>of</strong> its<br />
teaching and research.<br />
Almost 60% <strong>of</strong> its<br />
research is ranked as<br />
world leading and it is a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the Russell<br />
Group <strong>of</strong> leading<br />
universities.”<br />
Guardian <strong>University</strong> Guide<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> is a tip top uni academically . . . hugely<br />
popular with its students. Is <strong>Cardiff</strong> perhaps the<br />
best kept secret among Britain’s universities?”<br />
Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities
8 Living in <strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
Living in <strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
As a fast developing capital city, <strong>Cardiff</strong> is a great place to be<br />
a student. It’s large enough to <strong>of</strong>fer you an exciting variety <strong>of</strong><br />
activities and entertainment, but small enough for you to feel<br />
comfortable in.<br />
Accommodation<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers guaranteed <strong>University</strong><br />
accommodation, good quality and value,<br />
and a range <strong>of</strong> residences to suit individual<br />
preferences and budgets.<br />
All first year undergraduates who apply during<br />
the normal UCAS admissions cycle are<br />
guaranteed a place in <strong>University</strong> residences.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> is continually investing in its<br />
student residences, and the views <strong>of</strong> students<br />
are taken into account at the design stage.<br />
Unusually for a civic university, most <strong>of</strong> our<br />
residences are within easy walking distance<br />
<strong>of</strong> lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, the<br />
Students’ Union and city centre.<br />
There are 14 different residences, providing<br />
more than 5,300 study bedrooms and<br />
students can apply for the residences which<br />
best suit their preferences, interests and<br />
budgets. Some 70% have en-suite shower<br />
and toilet facilities and all halls <strong>of</strong> residence<br />
have computer network connection points<br />
and access to Wi-Fi.<br />
Fees depend on the facilities included and<br />
whether catered, part-catered or self-catered,<br />
but prices compare very favourably with those<br />
<strong>of</strong> other UK universities.<br />
Besides managing <strong>University</strong> property,<br />
the Residences Office maintains close<br />
links with the private sector and provides<br />
property listings to students seeking to rent<br />
or share houses or flats.<br />
Student Life<br />
The Students’ Union<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> Students’ Union is one <strong>of</strong> the biggest,<br />
best and most active in Britain. Solus, the<br />
Great Hall and the Taf Bar are among the<br />
Union’s major attractions. Solus is the<br />
students’ own high quality nightclub, and is<br />
the second largest in South Wales. The Great<br />
Hall is a 1,500 capacity venue for major<br />
concerts and the Taf Bar is the Union’s very<br />
own ‘local’. Other facilities include CF10, a<br />
café <strong>of</strong>fering a variety <strong>of</strong> hot and cold food,<br />
a general shop and <strong>of</strong>f licence, <strong>University</strong><br />
bookshop, computer shop, a games room and<br />
video arcade, five full-size snooker tables and<br />
twelve pool tables, satellite TV, banking and<br />
insurance services.<br />
The Union also has its own letting agency and<br />
Student Advice centre. In addition, it is home<br />
to CU TV and Xpress Radio (the students’<br />
own TV and radio stations) and more than<br />
150 cultural, political, religious, social and<br />
sporting societies.<br />
Jobshop<br />
The Unistaff Jobshop is a student<br />
employment service that provides casual,<br />
clerical and catering jobs around the<br />
<strong>University</strong> to hundreds <strong>of</strong> students.<br />
Student Participation<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> has a long<br />
standing history <strong>of</strong> supporting student<br />
participation in <strong>University</strong> football and netball.<br />
We have entered a men's 11-a-side football<br />
team continuously for the last 21 years to<br />
the <strong>University</strong> Intra-Mural Games (IMG)<br />
league competition. The team typically<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> undergraduates, and staff and<br />
postgraduates participate as well. In addition<br />
to the football team (and it's various<br />
associate teams (e.g. 7- and 5-a-a-side and<br />
11-mixed football), the <strong>School</strong> also has an<br />
active undergraduate netball squad that<br />
participates in the <strong>University</strong> IMG<br />
competition.<br />
There is also a thriving informal ultimate<br />
frisbee group meeting weekly in Bute Park<br />
during the summer months, consisting largely<br />
<strong>of</strong> staff and postgraduates, and an (informal)<br />
staff-student frisbee competition.<br />
We are proud to support these ventures<br />
financially to keep costs to a minimum and to<br />
encourage students to participate.<br />
Solus is the Students’ Union high quality nightclub<br />
All study bedrooms in the halls <strong>of</strong> residence<br />
have computer network connection points<br />
and access to Wi-Fi<br />
The Fitness and Squash Centre is located at<br />
the heart <strong>of</strong> the main campus
Living in <strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
9<br />
More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences<br />
www.cardiffstudents.com<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/thrive<br />
Students have access to a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
modern facilities, including Skype booths<br />
What the Guides say<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> Students’ Union<br />
is the biggest and best<br />
equipped in Britain.”<br />
The Independent<br />
“<strong>Cardiff</strong> Students’ Union<br />
is independently<br />
recognised as the biggest<br />
and best in Britain.”<br />
Equitable Student Book<br />
“The Students’ Union<br />
provides an excellent<br />
range <strong>of</strong> facilities, clubs<br />
and societies.”<br />
The Times Good <strong>University</strong> Guide<br />
“Guaranteed<br />
accommodation in halls<br />
and houses for first<br />
years. Very high quality<br />
and relatively cheap.”<br />
Equitable Student Book<br />
Key<br />
■ <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
■ <strong>University</strong> Buildings<br />
■ Student Residences<br />
How to find the <strong>School</strong><br />
We are located in the Tower Building, which sits at the heart <strong>of</strong><br />
the Cathays Park Campus, a short walk from the city centre.<br />
The building is very close to Cathays railway station and is easily<br />
accesible from <strong>University</strong> halls <strong>of</strong> residence.
10 The <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> is long-established, well<br />
resourced and has an excellent international reputation.<br />
It was awarded the highest possible rating in<br />
the Research Assessment Exercise (see<br />
below). It is called a <strong>School</strong>, rather than a<br />
Department, because <strong>of</strong> its scientific and<br />
technical skills that cover many aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
modern experimental psychology not usually<br />
found within a single university department. It<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the largest in Britain, with an<br />
academic teaching staff <strong>of</strong> 51 (including 26<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors), and attracts in excess <strong>of</strong> £5<br />
million annually in outside funding from its<br />
research activities.<br />
The <strong>School</strong> runs a three-year <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
degree programme, and a four-year<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> with Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement<br />
programme. In the most recent Government<br />
inspection, the quality <strong>of</strong> teaching and the<br />
provision <strong>of</strong> these programmes was awarded<br />
the highest rating <strong>of</strong> “Excellent”.<br />
Approximately 200 students each year start<br />
the undergraduate degree programmes. The<br />
<strong>School</strong> also runs a one-year MSc in<br />
Neuroimaging, pr<strong>of</strong>essional three-year<br />
postgraduate programmes in Clinical<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> and Educational <strong>Psychology</strong>, as<br />
well as having approximately 80 students<br />
carrying out research for their doctorates.<br />
The <strong>School</strong> is located in a modern building<br />
near attractive parkland, the Students’ Union,<br />
the library facilities and several modern<br />
<strong>University</strong> residences. It is just a few minutes<br />
walk from the city centre shops. The <strong>School</strong><br />
has numerous purpose-built laboratories for<br />
research, coupled with outstanding teaching<br />
laboratories. It enjoys productive links with<br />
nearby industry and hospitals.<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> provides<br />
exclusive state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art computing<br />
facilities to its students<br />
Learning at the frontiers <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> has emerged as<br />
the leading department <strong>of</strong> its kind in the UK.<br />
The <strong>School</strong>, one <strong>of</strong> the largest such<br />
departments in the UK, undertakes a diverse<br />
range <strong>of</strong> research, which has relevance to<br />
industry, commerce and public policy.<br />
Increasing levels <strong>of</strong> research income – a key<br />
indicator <strong>of</strong> its excellence and relevance –<br />
includes a threefold increase <strong>of</strong> awards from<br />
the Office <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology over<br />
recent years.<br />
Teaching Methods and<br />
Assessment<br />
Teaching methods range from the formal<br />
lecture to the independent research project,<br />
with practical classes, computer workshops,<br />
video demonstrations and tutorials. At the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> each academic year you will be<br />
given a course handbook for your particular<br />
year <strong>of</strong> study, which includes details <strong>of</strong> the<br />
methods <strong>of</strong> assessment used in your course<br />
and a course synopsis.<br />
There are various forms <strong>of</strong> in-course<br />
assessment; you will receive information<br />
about these at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each session.<br />
Small group teaching will allow you to develop<br />
your skills in presenting your arguments,<br />
setting out your ideas and communicating<br />
your newly acquired knowledge, through both<br />
the written and the spoken word. Exams are<br />
typically held at the end <strong>of</strong> each semester.<br />
Both degree programmes are assessed<br />
through a combination <strong>of</strong> coursework and<br />
traditional unseen timed examinations.<br />
Institution Research Power<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong> 172.12<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Birmingham 137.65<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sussex 121.50<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford 121.21<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sheffield 109.22<br />
Bangor <strong>University</strong> 107.25<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southampton 105.57<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh 103.98<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> St Andrews 96.62<br />
Notes: This table shows the results <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE),<br />
carried out in December 2008. The RAE takes<br />
place approximately every five years, and<br />
involves independent panels <strong>of</strong> experts<br />
assessing the quality <strong>of</strong> research in UK<br />
universities and colleges. The table shows the<br />
‘Research Power’ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> departments,<br />
calculated by multiplying the average rating <strong>of</strong><br />
each member <strong>of</strong> research staff in the<br />
department by the number <strong>of</strong> staff submitted<br />
for rating. These latest results follow the highest<br />
possible ratings under the assessments in 1996<br />
and 2001 (this consistency being recognised by<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> the elite 6* category by the<br />
Higher Education Council for England).<br />
While the exact figures vary by year <strong>of</strong> study,<br />
approximately 35-45% <strong>of</strong> assessment is by<br />
coursework and the remainder by traditional<br />
examinations.<br />
Final year undergraduates undertake a<br />
research project that will draw on the<br />
research skills that they have learned. The<br />
project carries marks that contribute<br />
significantly to the final degree class.
The <strong>School</strong><br />
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More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych<br />
Personal Tutors<br />
At the start <strong>of</strong> your first year, you will be<br />
assigned a personal tutor, who is a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the academic staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong>. Personal<br />
tutors are there to advise on academic, nonacademic<br />
and personal matters in a<br />
confidential and informal manner. We aim to<br />
overcome any problems, however big or<br />
small, as quickly as possible.<br />
Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong>: <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> Society<br />
Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong> is among the most active societies<br />
here at <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The society<br />
consistently maintains Gold Award status, the<br />
highest award that can be given to any<br />
student society and was recently named the<br />
UK’s Best <strong>University</strong> Society at the National<br />
Placement and Internship Awards. Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
is an inclusive, student-led society that gives<br />
you the chance to be part <strong>of</strong> a fun and tightknit<br />
community, here to support you and<br />
ensure that you have the most extraordinary<br />
time at university! To do this Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
provides you with an array <strong>of</strong> both social and<br />
academic opportunities. Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong>’s diverse<br />
range <strong>of</strong> socials, including our annual tripabroad,<br />
provides you with the opportunity to<br />
mix and mingle with fellow course mates.<br />
Additionally staff-student events give you the<br />
chance to see your tutors in various settings;<br />
from the sports pitch to the stage! Getting a<br />
job after graduation can seem like a daunting<br />
task, so we organise a series <strong>of</strong> careers-talks<br />
to make sure you know about all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
exciting places that a psychology degree from<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> can get you. If that’s not enough, we<br />
also provide the extraordinary opportunity to<br />
attend the annual British <strong>Psychology</strong> Society’s<br />
conference at a highly discounted and<br />
subsidised price, keeping you up to date with<br />
the world <strong>of</strong> psychology. Finally, Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong>’s<br />
well-established collaborations with various<br />
volunteering organisations and charities<br />
enables you to gain that valuable experience<br />
that is <strong>of</strong>ten considered crucial for<br />
employment.<br />
So, if we have the pleasure <strong>of</strong> meeting you –<br />
be sure to get involved in all that Psy<strong>Cardiff</strong> /<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s <strong>Psychology</strong> department<br />
has to <strong>of</strong>fer! Wishing you the best <strong>of</strong> luck with<br />
your application and exams.<br />
Joshua-Leigh Eldridge (President) and<br />
Hannah Chandler (Vice-President)<br />
above: Students have access to the very<br />
latest equipment<br />
below: The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>
Undergraduate Degree Programmes<br />
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Undergraduate Degree Programmes<br />
• BSc <strong>Psychology</strong> (UCAS Code: C800)<br />
• BSc <strong>Psychology</strong> with Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement (UCAS Code: C810)<br />
The <strong>Psychology</strong> degree programmes have<br />
been designed to be stimulating, flexible and<br />
relevant to the needs <strong>of</strong> a career in<br />
psychology. As one <strong>of</strong> the largest psychology<br />
schools in Britain, the <strong>School</strong> has the<br />
flexibility, expertise and training to suit<br />
different purposes and interests. <strong>Cardiff</strong> is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> only a few universities in Britain to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer a four-year <strong>Psychology</strong> with Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Placement degree programme.<br />
The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers two undergraduate<br />
degrees. The <strong>Psychology</strong> programme is a<br />
three-year course, while the <strong>Psychology</strong> with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement programme is a fouryear<br />
course. Both degree programmes are<br />
accredited by the British Psychological<br />
Society (BPS) as conferring Graduate<br />
Membership and Graduate Basis for<br />
Registration.<br />
Tracey Brandwood<br />
“The <strong>Psychology</strong> with Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Placement Programme is a great way for<br />
you to gain some excellent, relevant work<br />
experience while studying for your<br />
undergraduate degree. There is a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> different placements to choose<br />
from, both in the UK and abroad. I spent a<br />
year in Toronto working as a research<br />
assistant, which was a huge advantage<br />
when I was applying for postgraduate<br />
courses, since it gave me the chance to<br />
get relevant experience within a particular<br />
field.<br />
For me, working as a research assistant<br />
gave me great insight into what is<br />
expected <strong>of</strong> postgraduates, and also into<br />
the different types <strong>of</strong> research being<br />
conducted within my area <strong>of</strong> interest. For<br />
others it enabled them to work alongside<br />
a particular type <strong>of</strong> psychologist, which<br />
they found helpful when deciding what<br />
career path to take.”<br />
Above: We provide both formal and informal<br />
work spaces to you, and you will get lots <strong>of</strong><br />
opportunities to work in groups or as part <strong>of</strong><br />
a team<br />
Left: You can get "Hands-On" (or "Heads-<br />
On") experience with cutting-edge EEG<br />
research
14 Undergraduate Degree Programmes<br />
Level 1<br />
The beginning <strong>of</strong> a university course is an<br />
important period for any student. It is a<br />
period in which you will discover a new way <strong>of</strong><br />
life and a new way <strong>of</strong> learning. Level 1 covers<br />
the first six months <strong>of</strong> the course, and is<br />
designed to give you a sound foundation in<br />
psychology research and psychological<br />
thinking.<br />
You will study three modules during Level 1.<br />
The “Introduction to <strong>Psychology</strong>” module will<br />
provide an introduction to psychological<br />
research in areas including social, cognitive,<br />
biological, and abnormal psychology, as well<br />
as research on individual differences.<br />
“Practical <strong>Psychology</strong>” will introduce practical<br />
techniques for psychological research,<br />
including statistics for data analysis and the<br />
use <strong>of</strong> IT. “Psychological Research” covers<br />
contemporary issues in psychology, and is<br />
designed to encourage critical and analytical<br />
thinking in the approach to psychology<br />
research.<br />
Level 2<br />
Level 2 covers the next 18 months <strong>of</strong> the<br />
course, and builds on the topics and issues<br />
covered during Level 1. It continues to<br />
develop important themes in contemporary<br />
psychology, while placing particular emphasis<br />
on critical thinking as well as the ability to<br />
interpret and integrate research findings and<br />
psychological theories.<br />
You will study nine modules during Level 2.<br />
Each <strong>of</strong> these modules focuses on a<br />
particular area <strong>of</strong> psychology, including<br />
developmental, cognitive, biological,<br />
abnormal, social, and perceptual psychology.<br />
Level 2 modules will develop and extend your<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> each topic beyond what<br />
was covered in Level 1. Training in skills <strong>of</strong><br />
research design, statistics and computing<br />
continues during Level 2.<br />
The Behavioural Neuroscience group<br />
investigates the biological basis <strong>of</strong><br />
human behaviour
Undergraduate Degree Programmes<br />
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Final Year<br />
In the final year, the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a choice<br />
from a range <strong>of</strong> modules. This gives students<br />
the opportunity to pursue the specific<br />
interests that they have developed during the<br />
previous years <strong>of</strong> their course. The<br />
specialized modules on <strong>of</strong>fer in the final year<br />
allow students to go into topics in more<br />
depth, and cover the latest research in these<br />
areas.<br />
Typical Final Year Modules<br />
◗ Stress and Disease<br />
◗ Neuroscience <strong>of</strong> Learning & Memory<br />
◗ Structural & Functional Neuroimaging<br />
◗ Speech Communication<br />
◗ The Development <strong>of</strong> Psychopathology and<br />
Criminality<br />
◗ Attitudes and Attitude Change<br />
◗ Work <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
◗ Animal Learning & Cognition<br />
◗ Memory Processes & Memory Disorders<br />
◗ Decision Making<br />
◗ Vision and Action<br />
◗ Environmental <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
◗ Emotion: Social and Neuroscience<br />
Perspectives<br />
Supervised Final Year Project<br />
All final year students will undertake a<br />
psychology research project. Students<br />
choose a research area and the precise<br />
project is decided in discussion with the<br />
supervisor. The project forms a large<br />
component <strong>of</strong> the final assessment, and<br />
gives students a chance to carry out brandnew<br />
research in an area in which they are<br />
interested.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement<br />
If you are taking a four-year <strong>Psychology</strong> with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Placement degree, you will<br />
spend your third year in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
placement approved by the <strong>School</strong>, subject<br />
to availability. Students complete placements<br />
in diverse environments both in the UK and<br />
overseas. These include prisons, hospitals,<br />
research units at other universities,<br />
rehabilitation clinics, counselling centres, and<br />
industrial placements. Your progress is<br />
monitored by <strong>School</strong> staff and you must<br />
complete a report <strong>of</strong> your work.<br />
Jenna Spinks<br />
“If you are wondering whether you should<br />
have a year in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional placement,<br />
then I would strongly suggest that you do.<br />
It is an experience you could not gain<br />
from anywhere else during your degree<br />
and a placement year can really help you<br />
stand out when you apply for jobs or<br />
places on postgraduate courses.<br />
I did a clinical placement. It was a year<br />
that I would not have wanted to miss out<br />
on, and the part <strong>of</strong> my degree that I have<br />
learnt the most from. It is an excellent<br />
way <strong>of</strong> putting what you are learning into<br />
practice.”<br />
Researchers in the Perception & Action<br />
group use head-mounted displays and eyetrackers<br />
to study how sensory information is<br />
processed
Research<br />
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More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych<br />
Research<br />
Following the independent assessment <strong>of</strong> research quality in<br />
UK universities, the <strong>School</strong> achieved a top ranking indicating<br />
that it is undertaking research <strong>of</strong> international excellence. The<br />
<strong>School</strong>’s strong reputation for the quality <strong>of</strong> the research that<br />
it conducts attracts research grants in excess <strong>of</strong> £5 million<br />
per year from a variety <strong>of</strong> sources. The research <strong>of</strong> the staff<br />
and postgraduate students leads to the publication <strong>of</strong> many<br />
articles in scientific journals.<br />
In order to undertake research, staff need to<br />
keep abreast <strong>of</strong> developments in their field<br />
and also to maintain modern research<br />
facilities. This is <strong>of</strong> direct benefit to you<br />
because their lectures will include the latest<br />
available knowledge and you will have access<br />
to modern research facilities for your practical<br />
project.<br />
The current research interests <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong><br />
are widespread and include the following<br />
areas:<br />
◗ The effects <strong>of</strong> parental relations on<br />
childhood depression<br />
◗ Psychological influences on fertility<br />
◗ Studies <strong>of</strong> patients with brain damage<br />
and their ability to identify faces<br />
◗ The effects <strong>of</strong> various drugs on learning<br />
and memory<br />
◗ How our brains support remembering and<br />
forgetting<br />
Higher Degrees<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> has numerous<br />
students studying for a PhD or MPhil by<br />
research, as well as a number <strong>of</strong><br />
postgraduate taught programmes:<br />
Doctorate in Clinical <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
Doctorate in Educational <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
MSc in Neuroimaging Methods and<br />
Applications<br />
Diploma in <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
There are excellent opportunities for students<br />
to enter a PhD programme following<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> their undergraduate degree.<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> has a strong<br />
emphasis on research-led teaching and has a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> programmes that encourage<br />
undergraduates to consider a career in<br />
research. In particular, there are a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
bursaries available for students to gain paid<br />
research experience working in a research<br />
laboratory in <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
during the summer between their second and<br />
third years <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
CUBRIC, <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Brain Research<br />
and Imaging centre is a purpose-built<br />
high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile facility and an integral part <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>
18 Employability and Careers<br />
Employability and Careers<br />
The <strong>Psychology</strong> degrees at <strong>Cardiff</strong> will equip you with the skills<br />
you will need to embark on a wide range <strong>of</strong> possible careers.<br />
Careers in <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
At the present time, graduates <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong><br />
have little difficulty in finding employment<br />
and enter an increasingly wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
careers in both the public and private<br />
sectors. A <strong>Psychology</strong> degree is favoured by<br />
many potential employers because it reflects<br />
a university education which develops both<br />
literacy and numeracy skills. Psychologists<br />
are also employed on an increasingly wide<br />
scale in educational, health and social<br />
services, for which appropriate postgraduate<br />
training is essential. This is why many <strong>of</strong> our<br />
graduates go on to continue their studies and<br />
also why it is important that all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>School</strong>’s programmes are recognised by the<br />
British Psychological Society.<br />
Careers and<br />
Employability Service<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a careers and<br />
employability service for students,<br />
graduates and postgraduates. You can<br />
access careers information, explore<br />
your options and speak to a consultant<br />
who can advise you <strong>of</strong> opportunities<br />
relating to your degree or preferred<br />
field, including advice on postgraduate<br />
degrees. The service <strong>of</strong>fers guidance on<br />
preparing a CV and job applications and<br />
gives you the chance to meet and<br />
network with top graduate recruiters at<br />
Careers Fairs and events. If you are<br />
looking for work experience, the careers<br />
service can assist with planning and<br />
organising your placement.<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv<br />
32%<br />
32%<br />
36%<br />
Employment/Training Destinations<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2011 <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> Graduates<br />
● Public Service 36%<br />
(e.g. NHS, Education)<br />
● Pr<strong>of</strong>essions / Commerce 32%<br />
● Further Study 32%
International Students<br />
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International Students<br />
More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/international<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a long tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
welcoming international students. With over<br />
3,500 international students currently<br />
studying at <strong>Cardiff</strong>, representing over 100<br />
countries, the <strong>University</strong> has a multi-cultural<br />
environment. We also have facilities to<br />
match, which include a strong International<br />
Office that <strong>of</strong>fers help with visas, enrolment,<br />
finding accommodation and other practical<br />
matters that will make your life easier from<br />
the moment you apply to <strong>Cardiff</strong>. The <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> is internationally recognised in<br />
both research and teaching, and we have a<br />
correspondingly wide range <strong>of</strong> students and<br />
staff from all over <strong>of</strong> the world. Currently we<br />
have students from Malaysia, China, India,<br />
Canada and the USA, as well as students<br />
from many different European countries. We<br />
are proud to have such a diverse range <strong>of</strong><br />
students attend our <strong>School</strong> and we make<br />
every effort to make their study here a<br />
rewarding experience.<br />
Scholarships Reserved for<br />
International Students<br />
We are keen to see as many high performing<br />
international students as possible at <strong>Cardiff</strong><br />
and for this reason we <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> scholarships to international<br />
students <strong>of</strong> full fee-paying status. Our<br />
scholarships are based on academic<br />
achievement and reward students who<br />
achieve excellence in their examinations.<br />
Those students who successfully obtain a<br />
scholarship receive a substantial reduction on<br />
fees for the following year. Please refer to the<br />
International Scholarships section <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> web-page for more information<br />
and terms and conditions.<br />
Entry Requirements<br />
Our typical entry requirements for<br />
international students are BBB to AAA at A-<br />
level, but we also accept local equivalents (a<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> requirements for the most<br />
common countries is shown below). We also<br />
require an IELTS score <strong>of</strong> 6.5 or equivalent<br />
and evidence <strong>of</strong> competence in<br />
mathematics.<br />
Huey Ren Tan<br />
“Studying in <strong>Cardiff</strong> is very enjoyable as<br />
it's a happening city, yet you can find<br />
peaceful getaways closeby. You get the<br />
best <strong>of</strong> both worlds here - you can study<br />
hard first, relax, and party hard after that.<br />
I'm proud to say I'm living life to the full<br />
here!"<br />
Hong Kong<br />
BBB in the HKALE or 3.4<br />
in the Associate Degree<br />
India<br />
<strong>School</strong>-leaving certificate<br />
(Standard XII) with 85%<br />
overall<br />
No individual subjects<br />
below 70%<br />
Malaysia<br />
BBB in STPM<br />
SPM English 1119 Grade<br />
B or above accepted in<br />
lieu <strong>of</strong> IELTS<br />
Norway<br />
Vitnemål fra den<br />
Videregående Skole<br />
(Upper Secondary Leaving<br />
Certificate) with a mark <strong>of</strong><br />
at least 5.0 overall. This<br />
qualification should be<br />
endorsed with “general<br />
studiekompetanse”<br />
Singapore<br />
SIPCAL with BBB at H2<br />
USA<br />
SAT1 with score <strong>of</strong> 600<br />
or above in Maths and<br />
Critical Reading<br />
Grades 4 or 5 in two or<br />
more Advanced<br />
Placement tests<br />
We are proud to be a truly international <strong>School</strong>, both in terms <strong>of</strong> students and staff
20 Admissions<br />
Admissions<br />
To be considered for entry onto the course<br />
you should apply online via the UCAS website<br />
using the UCAS Apply facility. To use this<br />
facility you need to log on to: psych.cf.ac.uk.<br />
The website will provide you with information<br />
on how to apply and explain the procedure.<br />
Applications should be made by 15th<br />
January.<br />
After we have received and considered your<br />
application, we may invite you to visit the<br />
<strong>School</strong> sometime during the period<br />
November to early March. There will not be a<br />
formal interview, but there will be a guided<br />
tour <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong>, Students’ Union and<br />
campus. You will meet students and staff,<br />
providing us with the opportunity <strong>of</strong> getting to<br />
know more about you and enabling you to<br />
find out what life is like as a psychology<br />
student at <strong>Cardiff</strong>.<br />
Typical number <strong>of</strong> places available in the first<br />
year: 200<br />
Typical number <strong>of</strong> applications: 1,000<br />
Entry Requirements<br />
For up-to-date information about typical entry<br />
requirements, visit the admissions section <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> website:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych<br />
Most students <strong>of</strong>fer three A-level subjects<br />
(excluding General Studies).<br />
6-unit and 12-unit GNVQs are also<br />
considered. These must be combined with<br />
two or one A-levels, respectively.<br />
For a school-leaver <strong>of</strong>fering A-levels (or a<br />
mixture <strong>of</strong> A-Levels and GNVQs) a typical<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer would be AAA or AAB. If the student is<br />
taking at least one <strong>of</strong> the following subjects:<br />
Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics,<br />
Mathematics, a typical <strong>of</strong>fer would be AAB.<br />
For students studying for a Welsh<br />
Baccalaureate, our typical <strong>of</strong>fer would be a<br />
pass in the Core, plus A in each <strong>of</strong> 2 GCE A<br />
level subjects, at least one <strong>of</strong> which must<br />
come from the following list: Biology, Human<br />
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.<br />
General Studies is not acceptable at AS or A<br />
level.<br />
We welcome applications <strong>of</strong>fering an<br />
International Baccalaureate. Here the typical<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer would be 35 points, 18 <strong>of</strong> which must<br />
be at Higher Level.<br />
We also require a minimum <strong>of</strong> grade B for<br />
GCSE English (or Welsh as a first language)<br />
and Mathematics (or Statistics).<br />
We welcome applications from overseas<br />
students and from students <strong>of</strong>fering different<br />
qualifications as well as relevant work<br />
experience.<br />
Open Day<br />
A <strong>University</strong>-wide Open Day is held in April<br />
each year and provides the opportunity to<br />
visit all schools in addition to residences, the<br />
Students’ Union and sports facilities.<br />
Applicants to whom <strong>of</strong>fers are made may also<br />
be invited to one <strong>of</strong> several Open Days run by<br />
the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>, which will provide<br />
more detailed information on the courses<br />
that we <strong>of</strong>fer. The Admissions Tutors are very<br />
willing to discuss queries, either by email,<br />
telephone or letter.
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More online at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/applyingtocardiff<br />
www.ucas.com<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships<br />
Equal Opportunities<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong> is committed to promoting<br />
equality and diversity in all <strong>of</strong> its practices<br />
and activities, including those relating to<br />
student recruitment, selection and<br />
admission. The <strong>University</strong> aims to establish<br />
an inclusive culture which welcomes and<br />
ensures equality <strong>of</strong> opportunity for applicants<br />
<strong>of</strong> all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, family<br />
structures, genders, nationalities, sexual<br />
orientations, races, religious or other beliefs,<br />
and socio-economic backgrounds. This<br />
commitment forms part <strong>of</strong> the Equality and<br />
Diversity Policy which is available at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/cocom/equalityanddiversity/<br />
index.html<br />
Notes for Welsh Language<br />
Applicants<br />
We recognise that if you are a Welsh speaker<br />
you may feel more comfortable speaking to a<br />
Welsh speaking personal tutor. Provided there<br />
are Welsh speaking members <strong>of</strong> staff in your<br />
subject area, every effort will be made to<br />
allocate a Welsh speaker to you. If you wish,<br />
you can also submit your assessed work and<br />
take your examinations through the medium<br />
<strong>of</strong> Welsh, regardless <strong>of</strong> the language <strong>of</strong><br />
tuition <strong>of</strong> the course you are following.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the accommodation at<br />
Senghennydd Court and Talybont North<br />
student residences has been allocated for<br />
Welsh speakers and learners who would like<br />
to be grouped together. If you would like to<br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> this please make a note <strong>of</strong><br />
this on your accommodation form.<br />
Applicants with Disabilities<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> welcomes<br />
applications from disabled students and<br />
admits all students on the basis <strong>of</strong> their<br />
academic abilities alone. We encourage<br />
students to disclose their disabilities and/or<br />
specific learning requirements to enable us to<br />
make the necessary reasonable adjustments.<br />
If you have a disability and would like to visit<br />
the <strong>School</strong> and talk to a member <strong>of</strong> staff<br />
about the courses we run and any specific<br />
requirements you may have, please feel free<br />
to contact us; Tel: 029 2087 6707 or Email:<br />
psychology-ug@cardiff.ac.uk<br />
Further information<br />
Student Advisory Service<br />
50 Park Place<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong>CF10 3AT<br />
Tel: 029 2087 4844<br />
Email: studentadvisory@cardiff.ac.uk<br />
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/advis<br />
Tuition Fees and Financial<br />
Assistance<br />
The <strong>University</strong> charges an annual fee which<br />
covers all tuition fees, registration and<br />
examinations other than the re-taking <strong>of</strong><br />
examinations by applicants not currently<br />
registered. Please note charges for<br />
accommodation in <strong>University</strong> Residences are<br />
additional.<br />
Tuition Fees<br />
Please see the following website for more<br />
information:<br />
Scholarships and Bursaries<br />
For more information please visit the<br />
following website:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships<br />
Useful websites for information about tuition<br />
fees and financial assistance:<br />
<strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>University</strong> website:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees<br />
Student Support Centre website:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/financialsupport/index.html<br />
DfES Student Support web pages:<br />
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/<br />
Welsh Assembly Student Finance web pages:<br />
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk<br />
Student Finance England:<br />
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk<br />
Student Loans Company www.slc.co.uk<br />
International Students<br />
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are<br />
usually released in February/March. Details<br />
will be published on the following website:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/international<br />
Alternatively you may contact the International<br />
Office, tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432, for more<br />
information.<br />
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Tel: 029 2087 4455<br />
Email:<br />
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To find out more about the <strong>Cardiff</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong>,<br />
please visit our website www.cardiff.ac.uk<br />
Got questions about student life?<br />
Get them answered at:<br />
www.cardiff.ac.uk/thrive<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> our current students are sharing their experiences online through their Facebook<br />
pages, so if you want to know what life as a student at <strong>Cardiff</strong> is really like, then you can<br />
find out now. There is also lots <strong>of</strong> information about what is happening in <strong>Cardiff</strong>, including<br />
articles written by our students, videos, and much more.<br />
Enquiries<br />
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Email: psychology-ug@cs.cardiff.ac.uk<br />
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