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The Individual in the Social Context - Introduction to Psychology

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STUDY OPTIONS

Part-time

LENGTH

30 hours

DESCRIPTION

This course is for learners looking for a starting point for further study and understanding of human behaviour.

This course is intended to introduce students to a number of psychological processes experienced by individuals.

COURSE CONTENT

Students will study 2 topics in key areas of Psychology of the Individual and Social Psychology, including:

  • personality (mandatory)

and one other from

  • group processes
  • non-verbal communication
  • pro-social behaviour and social perception

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OR GUIDANCE REQUIRED

There are no formal entry requirements for this course although students should have a genuine interest in Psychology.

CERTIFICATION

SQA National Unit (F5B5 11)

PROGRESSION

This free-standing SQA course unit is one of three discrete units that comprise the SQA Intermediate 2 Psychology award.  Students may wish to progress to one or both of the other two Psychology units: Understanding the Individual and Investigating Behaviour. 

Upon successful completion of all 3 units, students have the option to enter for the SQA Intermediate 2 Psychology exam.  A successful outcome of the exam will result in students achieving the SQA Intermediate 2 Psychology Award.

Upon completion students may wish to progress to Higher Psychology.

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COURSE CONTACT

Information & Booking Centre
Tel: + 44 (0)1224 612000
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