A deeper understanding of human behaviour
Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. It aims to understand how people think and what they do – as well as gaining an understanding of their deeper motivations. Psychology has many applications across a broad range of areas, including clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and occupational psychology – which opens up a wide range of career paths for you.
Why study Psychology with ICS?
This is a broad-based degree, giving you a sound preparation for a wide range of careers, and all course materials are designed by experts in the fields of psychology. Your degree is built up by individual modules, so you could achieve your goal step by step – whether you want to do it quickly or take your time.
Plus, recent studies have identified the key attributes sought by employers when recruiting graduates. These include many interpersonal and self-management skills, often ranking above academic merit.
Choosing to study your BA (Hons) Psychology Studies degree by distance learning demonstrates to employers that you not only have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding, but also that you can manage time effectively, are self-motivated and already have a good work ethic – qualities that will make you stand out from the crowd.
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Is this the right degree for me?
If you can answer yes to the questions below, then you'll find that studying for a BA (Hons) Psychology Studies degree could be the right move for your career.
>Are you intrigued by why people behave the way they do?
>Do you enjoy problem solving and decision making?
>Would you like to learn how psychologists can help others?
>Do you want to open up the possibility of further studies?
>Would you like to devise and carry out studies to explore human behaviour and motivations?
>Do you want flexible skills that can be used in a large range of careers?
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Course Structure
One of the main benefits of an ICS course is flexibility. It is your choice how far you wish to take your studies – though we're sure once you see how rewarding learning with ICS can be, you'll be determined to achieve your full Honours degree!
In order to gain a Honours degree, you must successfully complete eighteen modules, including your final project. Each module is worth 20 credits and there are 120 credits at each level. However, if you decide to graduate early, you can choose from the following awards:
>An Ordinary degree with 300 credits
>A Diploma of Higher Education with 240 credits
>A Certificate of Higher Education with 120 credits
Some modules can also be studied individually as part of your own personal development – and there are a great range of topics to choose from.
Take a look at the modules below to see what you will learn during your Psychology Studies course.
Start your Psychology Studies Degree today - enrol on the first 2 modules here!