Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Treforest - University of South Wales

Bachelor Applied Psychology - Grado en Psicología Aplicada

Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Treforest - University of South Wales
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Presentación

Applied psychologists use psychological principles and theories to overcome people’s problems in areas such as work, education and mental health.

From a solid foundation in psychology in years one and two, you’ll specialise in areas that interest you as your studies progress. You’ll also learn how different strands of psychological knowledge can be used to address real-life problems.

USW’s BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you graduate with 2:2 Honours or higher, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Requisitos

Titulo de Bachillerato or the Selectividad with an average mark of 6.
Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) with an average mark of 6.
Técnico Especialista (Formación Profesional – segundo grado).
Ingeniero Técnico (from Escuela de Ingeniero Técnico).
Diplomado / Diplomatura.
English language qualifications:

GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above
IELTS with an average overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT minimum score for Undergraduate of 80 IBT
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component ; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill
Trinity College English Language qualifications: ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass for undergraduate courses
City and Guild’s IESOL/ISESOL tests, in some cases, we may also be able to accept the communicator level (B2)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum of 51 points in each element for the majority of undergraduate programmes
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements, we run a number of courses to prepare you for academic studies

Programa

The first two years of your Applied Psychology degree will be focused on coverage of psychology core areas as required by the British Psychological Society for accreditation. You will take three 40 credit compulsory modules in each of your first and second years. In your final year, you will take a compulsory 40 credit dissertation, a compulsory 20 credit module planning an applied psychology intervention and three 20 credit optional modules.

Year One

Methods & Evidence in Psychology (40 credits)
Introducing Psychology (40 credits)
Psychology Applications (40 credits)
Year Two

Understanding & Researching Psychology: Cognitive, Biological & Historical Perspectives (40 credits)
Understanding & Researching Psychology: Developmental, Social & Individual Difference Perspectives (40 credits)
Psychology in Practice (40 credits)
Year 3

In your final year, you will complete an Applied Psychology Intervention Project and an Advanced Research Methods: Dissertation. You will be expected to undertake a research dissertation based on a topic that interests you. You will be responsible for the design, execution analysis and reporting of your project and will complete a dissertation report, a supervision reflection log and an oral presentation of your research findings.

You will also choose 3 options from a range of specialist modules to match your interests and aspirations. These include :

Biological Psychology & Cognitive Neuropsychology
Memory: Development, Function & Dysfunction
Health Psychology
Occupational Psychology
Developing an Understanding of Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Advanced Issues in Sport Psychology
Applications of Psychology in Sport
Psychology of Ageing
Development in Adolescence & Adulthood
The Way Children Think & Learn (10 credits) taken in combination with Play & Development (10 credits)
Person & Place: Psychology of Identity & the Environment
Anomalistic Psychology
Learning and teaching methods
The Applied Psychology degree is taught through lectures and seminars, as well as practical workshops and tutorials. You will also have the chance to work on projects independently. There is strong emphasis on research methods, so you will develop your practical psychology skills in our purpose-built laboratories. Many different psychological tools are available, including eye-tracking equipment and electroencephalography (EEG) machines. You may even be able to spend part of your second year studying abroad in Europe, Australia or the USA.

As well as our excellent teaching facilities, the School of Psychology has become the first in a UK university to offer a wide range of psychological services to the public through a clinic. These include play therapy, behaviour analysis, and health and sport psychology interventions. Clinic activities support our postgraduate opportunities, and undergraduate students can also get involved in some of the clinic’s work.

Salidas profesionales

This Applied Psychology degree is also valuable if you want a professional career in areas such as recruitment, training, coaching and applied research. You will also gain an excellent range of skills that are regarded highly by potential employers. You will acquire a range of transferable skills which employers really rate; including project management, communication and negotiation skills, time management and a flexible and analytical approach to problem solving.

A degree in psychology can take you into a range of interesting careers when you graduate. We will provide you with exciting opportunities that will enhance your skills, look great on your CV, and give you that vital edge when looking for a job. Whether you’re interested in traditional psychology careers, working in the social and welfare profession or analysing human behaviors, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help enhance your future career prospects and be well equipped to make an impression on a future employer.

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