Psychology

Course summary

The certificate course comprises of two compulsory units: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications In this unit you will explore four key approaches in psychology: social, cognitive, learning and biological. This will involve learning about the main ways in which they explain every day behaviour, with examples from key research studies. You will then apply your knowledge of these approaches to explain gender development, aggression and consumer behaviour. Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research In this unit you will plan, design, carry out and analyse your own piece of psychological research. A list of possible topics are provided, but beyond that, the main decisions are yours to make! This unit will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the scientific process of psychological research.