Psychology

Psychology explores human behaviour – asking the fundamental question: why do we do what we do?

Across the two‑year course, you will study 11 fascinating areas of behaviour, learn how to conduct scientific research, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to understand and explain human actions. The study of Psychology open doors to a wide range of public‑facing, scientific and analytical careers.

What you will study

Paper 1

• Social Influence
• Memory
• Psychopathology
• Attachment

Paper 2

• Approaches in Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Research Methods

Paper 3

• Issues and Debates
• Cognition and Development
• Schizophrenia
• Addiction

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Next steps - where might it lead?

Studying Psychology can lead to degrees such as:

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Criminology and Forensics
• Counselling and Mental Health
• Education and Child Development
• Human Resources and Business Psychology

What experience and skills will you gain?

You’ll develop a broad set of transferable and career-ready skills, including:

• Understanding of major psychological theories and models
• Skills in designing and interpreting psychological investigations
• Application of psychological concepts to real-world scenarios
• Communication, essay writing and extended analysis

Future careers - where might this take you?

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Psychologist (£21,000-£80,000)

• Forensic Psychologist (£34,000-£82,000)

• Educational Psychologist (£34,000-£59,000)

• Counsellor (£27,000-£41,000)

• Social worker (£29,000-£4i9,000)

• Human Resources (£27,000-£128,000)

• Teaching (£32,000-£50,000)