Psychology Msci (Hon)

Studying Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.

You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.

You will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.

Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective teamwork and high-quality oral communication skills.

It is also possible for you to study some of the modules through the medium of Welsh, should you choose to, which will provide you with the ability to use your skills in a wider variety of employment contexts.

The course is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

The 4-year MSci Psychology is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further year to our well-established BSc Psychology degree. This course is an ideal option for high-performing and career-focused individuals who wish to stand out by tailoring their advanced study of psychology in line with their career and developmental aspirations. In the final year, you will have access to a range of truly masters-level modules, allowing you to create a bespoke experience that caters to your interests. These options cover a diverse range of topics including clinical psychology, mental health, and research methods. MSci students will also have access to an exclusive ‘Psychology Research Skills in Practice’ module which gives students hands-on experience in a research assistant role, working alongside research experts at the School of Psychology as part of their ongoing state-of-the-art research programmes. This module enables students to develop advanced research skills including primary data collection, meta-analyses, secondary data analysis on large datasets and research dissemination. This experience is valuable preparation for research careers, and also provides many transferable skills valuable for other careers.