Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the course that will interest you if you enjoy understanding relationships and social groups in the world around you. Psychology is the scientific study of people, particularly how and why we think and behave as we do. It uses the scientific method of careful research, experimentation and statistical analysis and requires you to learn to be numerate, to use logical reasoning and to express yourselves clearly and concisely in writing. Psychology careers are wide ranging, and include clinical work in hospitals, educational in schools, occupational selection in organisations, health in private practices or in organisations.