Official Cardiff University Applicant Thread 2025

Hi everyone!

Hope you're all doing well :biggrin:

Another academic year passes which means another thread for Cardiff's 2025 entry! This thread is to chat to others looking to apply and ask questions about applying to Cardiff University.

To get things started, here's a few questions for us to get to know you:

> What course are you thinking of applying to?
> What are you looking most forward to about university?

As usual, our student reps will be monitoring this chat, ready to answer any questions you have.

Talk soon! :smile:

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

Hi, I want to apply for Law at Cardiff. However, the entry requirement is AAA, while I'm predicted A*AB. I was wondering if it's worth applying, as Cardiff doesn't consider UCAS points and therefore won't consider A*B as equal to AA, so I'm technically below the entry requirement.

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Original post by Anonymous

Hi, I want to apply for Law at Cardiff. However, the entry requirement is AAA, while I'm predicted A*AB. I was wondering if it's worth applying, as Cardiff doesn't consider UCAS points and therefore won't consider A*B as equal to AA, so I'm technically below the entry requirement.

Hi!

As a Student Rep, I'm unfortunately unable to speculate whether or not its worth applying, but I recommend you ask our admissions team - they may be able to provide some guidance :smile:

You can contact them on this page here.

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep

Reply 3

Anonymous #2

Hi, I am starting my first year at Cardiff doing Psychology. I was looking for more information on the reading lists - will all books be easily available at the library, as I imagine there will be a high demand? Is it worth starting readings before the course begins as well, to be prepared? How much time should we set aside each week for reading? Thank you 😁

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Original post by Anonymous

Hi, I am starting my first year at Cardiff doing Psychology. I was looking for more information on the reading lists - will all books be easily available at the library, as I imagine there will be a high demand? Is it worth starting readings before the course begins as well, to be prepared? How much time should we set aside each week for reading? Thank you 😁

Hiya,

That's awesome to hear, I'm a psychology student going into my final year! So all the books on the reading lists, you will have online access to in Cardiff's library system, LibrarySearch. But if you prefer to read on paper, there are also books available physically in the libraries. I prefer to read from the physical textbook and I found that I've never really had any issues with accessing physical copies myself :smile:

Honestly, I wouldn't say its worth too much to prepare in first year! The first semester especially is only pass/fail. The course really starts from basics so its not too challenging.

In terms of how much time you should set aside for reading, I would say as long as it takes :smile:

Each lecture often refers to a specific chapter/article to guide your extra reading. I've heard some people say that its worth spending the same or double amount of time on reading, as its related lecture. So for example, if a lecture was 1hr, you'd spend 1-2hrs on reading. It usually takes me this long to get through readings myself, if that helps guide your studies! :smile:

I hope thats helped, let me know if you had any other questions about the course! :biggrin:

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep

Reply 5

Naseeb1

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Original post by CardiffUni Rep 2

Hiya,
That's awesome to hear, I'm a psychology student going into my final year! So all the books on the reading lists, you will have online access to in Cardiff's library system, LibrarySearch. But if you prefer to read on paper, there are also books available physically in the libraries. I prefer to read from the physical textbook and I found that I've never really had any issues with accessing physical copies myself :smile:

Honestly, I wouldn't say its worth too much to prepare in first year! The first semester especially is only pass/fail. The course really starts from basics so its not too challenging.
In terms of how much time you should set aside for reading, I would say as long as it takes :smile:

Each lecture often refers to a specific chapter/article to guide your extra reading. I've heard some people say that its worth spending the same or double amount of time on reading, as its related lecture. So for example, if a lecture was 1hr, you'd spend 1-2hrs on reading. It usually takes me this long to get through readings myself, if that helps guide your studies! :smile:

I hope thats helped, let me know if you had any other questions about the course! :biggrin:

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep

Hi, is it worth keeping our A level Psychology notes? Will we need them for the Psychology course?

Also, as most of the work is digital is it worth buying folders, notebooks etc? Or do most people study from their laptop? Thank you 🙂

(edited 3 weeks ago)

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Original post by Naseeb1

Hi, is it worth keeping our A level Psychology notes? Will we need them for the Psychology course?
Also, as most of the work is digital is it worth buying folders, notebooks etc? Or do most people study from their laptop? Thank you 🙂

Hiya!

Honestly, I would say that its not essential, but can be helpful! Since the course also caters to people who have never studied psychology before, its not needed. But personally, I found my notes on research methods from the Psychology A Level most helpful 🙂 But that being said, I only really used it in first year and never needed it after that.

In terms of laptop vs paper, its all up to you! Yes, most people do use laptops, but I had a friend who did all their notes on paper first year to final year. Its honestly depends on your own preferences and how you'd like to study.

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep

(edited 2 weeks ago)

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