Psychology

Psychology is…..”that is what learning is. You suddenly

                         Understand something you’ve understood all your

                         Life, but in a new way’ Doris Lessing (1969)

                         The Four Gated City

Psychology is the study of human behaviour.  To study Psychology you have to learn scientific methods:

·        observing

·        measuring

·        testing

·        using statistics to show that what you find is reliable evidence.

 

It also involves studying, analysing and sometimes applying previous research findings to new situations in order to understand individual’s behaviour and to help people with difficulties and hopefully bring about change for the better.

The science of human behaviour can give us a clearer picture.

Psychology is……..

The study of people

The study of how people think

How they act, react and interactIt is concerned with…….

all aspects of behaviour and ……..

the thoughts

the feelings

emotions

motivations underlying such behaviour

It is the most widely studied science at University.

Psychology Courses at Trinity

At Trinity, Psychology can be studied as a GCSE, an AS or an A level.  GCSE courses are designed to provide students with a basic level introduction.  Courses involve some simple practical work and an opportunity to explore some of the main areas of Psychology.

At A level, students look at how ideas and theories in each area of Psychology have developed, learn how to critically analyse evidence and undertake some practical research.

AS is equivalent to half and A level and can be used as the first year of a two year course or as a qualification in its own right.

A or AS level Psychology is not necessarily required for entry to a degree course but many students find that this gives a useful insight into the subject and helps them decide if they are suited to study Psychology at that level.

The number of students wishing to study psychology over the last 15 years has risen dramatically.

Where does Psychology lead to?

A career as a Clinical Psychologist – involves the application of psychology to the field of health and community care.

A career as an Educational Psychologist - involves the application of psychology to the field of learning and difficulties in learning including dysfunctional behaviour.

A career as a Criminal Psychologist – involving the application of psychology to criminal profiling, forensic and…

A career as a Forensic Psychologist involves working in penal establishments, special hospitals and with young offenders.

A career as a Health Psychologist involves working in hospitals, health authorities and health research departments.

A career as a Neuropsychologist involves helping people with brain injury.

A career as an occupational psychologist involves working with people in management, personnel, training, selection and careers services.

A career as a sport and Exercise Psychologist – in private practice and academic institutions.

Where are our current students going?

Loughborough – BSc Psychology

Durham – BSc Psychology

Kingston – LLB Law

Hertfordshire – LLB Law

Royal Holloway – BSc Psychology

De Montford – BSc Human Psychology

Reading – BSc Psychology

Bristol – BSc Psychology

Carlisle – BSc Psychology