You will complete all key areas in Psychology necessary to gain British Psychological Society accreditation. This includes research methods, cognitive, social, biological and developmental psychology as well as the study of individual differences and historical issues in Psychology. You will also complete a final year dissertation which will allow you to explore a topic of your choice in more depth by undertaking a research project. Additionally you will learn about a range of developmental disorders; including dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism. This study will include issues of assessment, understanding and intervention and will be complemented by placement activity in educational or social care settings. Year One You will study a number of modules including: * Introduction to Developmental Disorders * Introducing Psychology (40 credits) * Methods & Evidence in Psychology (40 credits) Year Two * Assessment and Inclusive Practice * Understanding & Researching Psychology: Cognitive, Biological & Historical Perspectives (40 credits) * Understanding & Researching Psychology: Developmental, Social & Individual Difference Perspectives (40 credits) Year Three Year three modules include: * Advanced Research Methods (Dissertation) * Effective Responses to SEN * Placement As part of the course you will complete placements in educational settings (local schools & pupil referral units). Some applied experience may be available through the Dyscovery Centre at the Caerleon campus or the Psychology and Well-Being Wales (PAWB Wales) clinic at the Treforest campus.

Students will have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society and will therefore be eligible for further (postgraduate) training in one of the applied areas of Psychology (e.g. Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Forensic, Health, Occupational or Sport & Exercise Psychology). Given the course content, it is expected that many students will be considering careers in Educational Psychology; although these will only be possible after post-graduation experience and possibly Masters Level study . Additionally, students could consider PGCE courses or further study on Special Educational Needs, Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy. More generally, graduates are likely to be well equipped for careers in the social care and education sectors but could also consider careers in the healthcare or criminal justice sectors working with those who have developmental disorders.