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International Year One in Psychology, Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology Study Group - Cardiff University International Study Centre Study Group - Cardiff University International Study Centre, UK

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GBP 21900

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Why choose the International Year One? 

Gain confidence and connections 

Join a supportive learning environment where you’ll study alongside fellow international students. Small class sizes, expert tutors and personalised mentoring help you grow in confidence so you’re ready to thrive at university and beyond. 

Achieve academic excellence with personalised support 

From day one, you’ll benefit from focused academic support, additional contact hours and teaching that’s tailored to your needs. With a curriculum aligned to your chosen degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in your second year – all while receiving individual guidance every step of the way. 

Preparation every step of the way 

Your future success starts here. As part of the International Year One, you’ll develop essential academic and career skills, such as critical thinking and teamwork. With dedicated support, you’ll feel confident and prepared to take your next step – and every step after that. 

Who is the programme for?

The programme is designed for international students with a strong academic profile and a good level of English.

What will I study?

You will study a range of modules relating to your chosen degree, giving you broad subject knowledge and transferrable skills for when you graduate and start your career.

International Year One in Psychology

The International Year One in Psychology builds your subject knowledge, English skills and confidence so that you can make a strong start to your degree. When you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you can enter the second year of a psychology-related undergraduate degree at Cardiff University.

Why study psychology at Cardiff University?

At Cardiff University, you will study psychology from a scientific perspective, focusing on its social, cognitive and biological aspects. You will develop critical quantitative and qualitative skills that will enable you to predict and explain human behaviour.

Cardiff University Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society which means that graduates are eligible for membership of this organisation - the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. You’ll learn from practicing researchers who are, in many cases, leading experts in their fields.  It is also one of the few psychology schools that offers the opportunity to gain professional experience as part of the programme.

When you graduate, you’ll have the option to pursue careers as a clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, occupational psychologist, sports, neuro or educational psychologist, counsellor, researcher or academic.

Leading to: Psychology BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists study how we think, feel and act, both individually and as part of a social group. Psychology has a wide range of applications in the health and social services, in industry and commerce, and in education.

On this three-year programme you will study psychology from a scientific stand point with an emphasis on its social, cognitive and biological aspects. Embedded into an active research environment, this course will develop critical quantitative and qualitative skills, which will enable you to predict and explain human behaviour.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is delivered by our enthusiastic, research-active lecturers from one of the UK’s leading psychology research departments.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Nov 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    21900

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Program Option
    CAS Programme Tuition Fees Scholarship
    UG SG CAS International Foundation Year IFY £21,900 £5,500
             
        International Year One IY1 £20,900 £5,500

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