Psychology

Course summary

Psychology can be defined as the scientific study of human behaviour and on this course you will learn how to describe, predict and modify human behaviour. Psychology is a challenging subject and requires not only written communication skills, but also the ability to collect, analyse and evaluate data. You can expect to engage in class debates, conduct practicals and address interesting questions, for example: Are criminals born or made? How and why do memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s occur? Do you think that our behaviour is shaped by our environment or is it a product of our biology? Year 1 You will research psychological phenomena such as memory, obedience and addiction, as well as gaining an understanding of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Year 2 You will apply your knowledge to areas of psychology such as clinical and criminal psychology. All students will develop a thorough understanding of research methodology including both qualitative and quantitative methods of investigating complex human behaviour.