Psychology - Introduction

Introduction

This course will introduce you to the field of psychology. You'll learn the strategies used to uncover the hidden motives behind behaviour, thought and interactions. You'll use psychological theories to look at mental illness, attraction, relationships, stress management and children's behaviour.

The course covers:

An overview of the methods psychologists use to explain different behaviours

The different ways psychologists collect behavioural information

How you can apply this knowledge to your own personal or professional development.

Assessment

This will be done via teacher feedback, individual learning plans, student and peer self-assessment, sharing of work in groups and partner work.

Next Steps

Your tutor can also help you identify further training opportunities that could be suitable for you in this field. You could take a look at our other part-time psychology courses.