Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is a scientific enquiry of the human mind and behaviour. It asks the key question, ‘Why do people behave in such a way?’ This subject offers the chance to try to understand human behaviour and the human mind in the modern world from a systematic and scientific perspective, examining and critically analysing established research conducted by psychologists. An interest in people is essential as is an open, analytical and enquiring mind. The emphasis is on psychology as a science.