Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychology is a fascinating, multifaceted discipline, that has applications to many fields including sport, medicine, education, forensics and marketing. Psychology as an academic discipline involves the study of theory and research in the quest to place human emotion, cognition and behaviour under scientific scrutiny. Transferable skills developed in this subject include a broad range of research methods and statistical analysis, essay writing skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and clear and succinct problem-solving skills.