Course Overview

This course aims to develop a thorough understanding of psychology as a discipline - the core areas and their application to €˜real-world scenarios, its historical origins, theoretical and methodological underpinnings, concepts, community contribution, and responsibility and limitations. This course takes a scientific approach to understand the human mind. In addition to the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society accreditation, you will also have the opportunity to study optional modules in a range of interesting and contemporary areas of psychology including mindfulness and meditation, drug use and addiction, and criminal behavior. You will also have the opportunity to explore the darker side of psychology, such as social control mechanisms, and how psychology is represented in popular culture.

General Eligibility

Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• An IELTS of 6.0 overall. Pre-sessional English is available if required.