Psychology

Course summary

If you have an enquiring mind, a good sense of humour and enjoy reading and debating then this is the subject for you. The study of psychology will enable you to gain fascinating insights into human and animal behaviour. Students will study behaviour from a variety of different theoretical perspectives. Psychologists use scientific methods, but their subject matter is human beings, so psychology is a subject that links the humanities and sciences. Students will design, conduct and report on their experimental research investigations. Psychology is a suitable course for a wide range of careers that involve working with people as well as for progression to higher education. It is a well-regarded academic course. Psychology prepares students for careers in a wide range of areas including mental health, education, sport, the media, law, marketing and finance, the police and criminology.