Psychology

Gain a grounding in the essentials of psychology with this short course, delivered online to fit around your existing commitments, and take the first step towards a new career in a field related to psychology.

Employability is at the heart of this course, and throughout your studies you will develop a range of skills in research, time management, communication and critical analysis, while growing your knowledge about the key principles, theories and methods within the discipline.

The topics you will cover include:

the history and philosophy of psychological inquiry
critical milestones in human development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood
the main qualitative and quantitative research methods used for data collection and analysis
the application of critical ideas to contemporary psychological and socio-political issues drawn from discursive, feminist and racially/culturally aware approaches
If you find the course beneficial, you can choose to continue your studies after you complete the course by progressing onto our PG Dip or full Masters in psychology.