Higher Psychology SCQF 6

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Three students resting their elbows on piles of books

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About...

The Higher Psychology course gives an insight into several key areas of study within the field of psychology, namely individual behaviour, social behaviour, and research. Students enrolled on this course will not only gain a theoretical introduction to Psychology but will also gain first hand experience in conducting a research project - a skill that will be very useful for aspiring University students.

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Level

  • SCQF 6

Delivery

Location

  • Highland Council Virtual Schools or
  • Online - Brightspace

Duration

  • 1 Year
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Course content...

The course contains a mixture of Social and Individual Behaviour topics, eg Conformity and Obedience, and Sleeps and Dreams.

What next...

Higher Psychology is suitable preparation for entry onto Higher Education courses in psychology or further study in other academic or vocational subjects.

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Entry requirements...

Psychology at National 5 level or 3 National 5 subjects at C or above, including one literary subject.