Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is a fascinating scientific area of study. It will help you understand human behaviour and the mental processes and allow you to better understand how we think, feel and act. Psychology offers the ability to understand moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. It is about you, the people around you and differences that exist in different people which will benefit you personally, socially and in any job that requires you to interact with or understand other people. The study of psychology develops a wide range of transferable skills including interpersonal skills, the ability to research, analyse and interpret data and critical thinking. CAREERS Psychology is ideal if you have an interest in helping or caring professions, counselling, nursing or occupational health. Psychology can be useful for anyone wanting to work in jobs that involved organising people, whether that be in management, training or teaching. Some of our previous Psychology students are now studying on degree courses in Psychology, Forensics, Criminology, Law, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Philosophy, International Relations, Business Studies and Management, Sport and Physiotherapy.