University of the Western Cape - UWC
speciality:
Psychology
What is a Psychology Degree?
Psychology is the favourite science for students who want to get into the depths of human feelings. This is considered to be the science of mind and behaviour. More specifically, psychology wants to explore the way people think, act, and feel, by appealing to the emotional side of people.
Passion can lead students to choose this specialisation. It is not considered a difficult one, but it is not very easy to approach, as the theoretical elements of the discipline are combined with the practical ones.
After studying Psychology, students choose to specialise in a particular sub-field. Depending on their preference, they can choose between Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology and many others.
Benefits of a Psychology Degree
Psychology is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to get to know others. Thus, students who are looking to understanding human behaviour, feelings and mind gain an inside vision of what these notions really mean and what determines people to make certain decisions and act under different circumstances.
The employment rate among Psychology graduates has grown in recent years. Salaries are satisfactory, and young people can focus either on psychological services in schools, hospitals, treatment centres, clinics, depending on the specialisation chosen. Furthermore, Psychology graduates can integrate a career in social media, marketing, and advertising, as they understand best the reasons why people choose to make decisions according to what they see in real life.
Psychology Degree Structure
In the four years of Bachelor studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to practice Psychology, initially learning the underlying theoretical notions. These notions become an important starting point in their career, seeing later how practice blends very well with theory. It should be noted that on the labour market, students who hold a Bachelor’s degree are much more appreciated and have an advantage over those who follow simple courses.
A Master’s program usually lasts between 2 and 3 years, coming as a complement to the Bachelor’s courses. Master courses have a much more loaded curriculum and a great deal of information. A Doctoral program is dedicated to students who want to do research in Psychology in various institutes or to become teachers. This has a duration of between 5 and 7 years.
6 Student Reviews
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Work and ...12 months ago
StudentZABrilliant Lecturers with a wealth of knowledge.The University of the Western Cape has excellent lecturers who are passionate about their area of expertise. They are also invested in the development of students. My course, however, would have benefited from more practical application. Furthermore, the modules need to be revised to make more relevant to the current business context.
View moreProgramme: Work and Organizational PsychologyDegree: Master'sGraduation: 2016Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Bellville -
Psychology11 Dec, 2024 KeeganZAGreat year of relationship buildinh
I enjoyed going to this university. I loved the diverse cultures and backgrounds that I could come in contact with. I love the very organised and accommodating approach from the university. The standards were set very high.
View moreProgramme: PsychologyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2024Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Bellville -
Occupational Therapy15 Nov, 2024
BandileZAThe BEST schooling experienceUWC undoubtedly is the best value for money school in the country. Affordable fees, two campuses with state of the art facilities and strong recreational culture. The only downfall at UWC is the lacklustre financial aid department though the financial rewards are fairly good considering. I went to this school for 5 years and can attest to the standard of education, as well as duty of care for students. LOVE UDUBS. GO BUSHIES!
View moreProgramme: Occupational TherapyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2022Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Bellville -
Psychology08 May, 2024 AshleighZACampus experience
My university is diverse. I love the diversity and the culture on campus. How everything on campus is able to have a diverse environment that provides for all cultures, races, religion, etc. I love how accepting everybody is. There is no weirdness. Everybody brings their own flare to campus life. Everybody is different and it is amazing to witness how the uniqueness is showcased when put together in the same setting. I loved everything about it. I love the seriousness, the laughter, the happiness, the joy, everything. It was amazing.
View moreProgramme: PsychologyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2022Delivery Type: BlendedCampus: Bellville -
Clinical Psychology11 Nov, 2022 ChristiaanZAAmazing professors.
The university was amazing. We had great support and the program was very productive. It was immensely enjoyable. We were given practical experience to go with the theory. Additionally, we had opportunities to do group work which also developed skills.
View moreProgramme: Clinical PsychologyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2021Delivery Type: Online -
Clinical Psychology21 Jun, 2022 StudentA valuable social and cultural experience.
Classes were well planned and comprehensive. Student life was always busy with lots of opportunities to be involved in social activities. Lectures were broadly based and specialized in honors and masters level courses with more dedicated involvement from professors in graduate courses.
View moreProgramme: Clinical PsychologyDegree: Master'sGraduation: 1997Delivery Type: On CampusCampus: Bellville
