Please note that Ashbourne does not offer this course to study at degree level Overview
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental activity, and includes topics such as: the way we judge one another, form relationships and behave in groups; the way the brain perceives and uses information; and the way those processes develop from birth to adulthood. By collecting information about what people do, think, perceive and feel, students can try to answer questions about human behaviour and development.
Structure
Some of the topics covered may include:
- Biological Psychology
- Child Development
- Cognitive Psychology
- Personality
- Psychology Statistics and Practical
- The Social Psychology of Groups
- The Social Psychology of the Individual
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Attitudes and Social Cognition
- Cognition in Action
- Groups in Action
- Language and Communication
- Mind-World Interactions.
Prerequisite A-Levels
- Psychology
- Biology
- Sociology
- Subjects required by Universities may vary
Similar Degree Courses
- Sociology
- Social and Cultural Studies
Future Career Path
- Local government administration,
- Communal services
- The probation service
- Teaching
- Special needs work
- The NHS
- Health charities
Universities that offer this course
Aberystwyth University
The University of Bolton
University of Central Lancashire
City University
University of Cumbria
University of Dundee
The University of Essex
University of Exeter
Greenwich School of Management
The University of Huddersfield
The University of Hull
Keele University
King's College London
Kingston University
Lancaster University
University of Leeds
University of Lincoln
The University of Liverpool
London Metropolitan University
The University of Manchester
Middlesex University
University of Northampton
Nottingham Trent University
The University of Reading
Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Southampton
Southampton Solent University
University of St Andrews
St Helens College
Staffordshire University
The University of Stirling
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
Swansea University
University of Teesside
The University of Warwick |
