Higher Psychology
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
Full time Day students will select three or more core subjects at Higher / Intermediate 2. Each subject involves 6 hours of tuition. Students will also be allocated a guidance tutor.
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About this course
. Entry to Intermediate 2 requires Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade 3. . Entry to Higher requires Intermediate 2 (Grade A or B) or Standard Grade (1 or 2) or equivalent. . Guidance staff will be happy to discuss and take into account other learning or experience. . If you intend to resit a subject for which you already hold unit passes, please indicate this on your application form. In some...
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Course programme
Higher Psychology (Day)
Cost:
485
Fee Waiver: If you are studying part-time and are in receipt of a means tested benefit or low income your fees will be waived. Proof of benefit is required and should be brought at time of enrolment. ILA Scotland funding is available for Higher subjects. You must have your ILA Scotland account in place prior to the start date of any eligible course. For further details please contact ILA Scotland.
Aims:
. Full time Day students will select three or more core subjects at Higher / Intermediate 2. Each subject involves 6 hours of tuition. Students will also be allocated a guidance tutor.
Content:
The course comprises three mandatory units:
Psychology: Understanding the Individual
- Developmental Psychology
Early Socialisation
- Cognitive Psychology
Memory
- Physiological Psychology
Stress
Psychology: Investigating Behaviour
- Research Methods
- Research Skills
Psychology: The Individual in the Social Context
3 subjects from the following: (One topic from each area plus one topic from either area)
- Social Psychology
Prejudice
Anti-social Behaviour
Conformity & Obedience
Social Relationships
- Psychology of Individual Differences
Atypical behaviour - definitions & origins
Atypical behaviour - therapies
Intelligence
Requirement
. Entry to Intermediate 2 requires Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade 3. . Entry to Higher requires Intermediate 2 (Grade A or B) or Standard Grade (1 or 2) or equivalent. . Guidance staff will be happy to discuss and take into account other learning or experience. . If you intend to resit a subject for which you already hold unit passes, please indicate this on your application form. In some subject areas we may offer exam only classes. . If English is not your first language you will be required to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Higher Psychology