Psychology
The scientific study of behaviour, cognition and mental health.
Psychology is an empirical science with substantial statistics and research methods. Clinical practice requires postgraduate training and licensing, but the degree also feeds into research, HR, UX, education and public health.
Who this course suits
- Students curious about why people behave as they do
- Anyone comfortable with statistics and careful reading
What you actually study
- Cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology
- Research methods, experimental design and statistics
- Abnormal psychology and introductory clinical frameworks
How long it takes
3–4 years; clinical practice needs a further 2–4 years plus supervision.
Helpful school subjects
Biology, Mathematics, English, Sociology
Where this course leads
UX / Product Designer
Make digital products understandable and usable for real people.
Future demand for ux / product designersThings to consider first
- A bachelor's alone does not qualify you as a psychologist anywhere.
- Statistics and research skills are what make the degree employable early.
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