Access to Higher Education Diploma - Psychology Level 3

During the course you will find out the answers to question such as: Why do we forget things? How important are our childhood experiences? What causes mental illness? How does stress affect our health? Can criminals be reformed? You will discover the practical application of psychology to many areas of everyday life and learn how to carry out scientific research... This course prepares you for study at university. You will gain an excellent foundation of knowledge in the key areas of Psychology and develop the necessary skills for academic study; these include learning how to critically evaluate theories and research, planning essays and writing in an academic style. Additionally, in the first term, you will complete a unit which will guide you through the UCAS application process and help you choose a course that is right for you.