Psychology studies leading to a career in psychology

A psychology studies course from ICS focuses on several areas of the subject, including social psychology.  The BA (Hons) Psychology with Education degree allows you to gain a broad perspective on many different areas of your psychology course.  UK businesses and public bodies value the skills taught as part of the degree and it can lead to a successful career in psychology.

A psychology course - UK options

This component of your psychology studies provides you with a greater understanding of social psychological theories.  You will understand why people around you behave the way they do in certain situations as a result of undertaking this psychology course.  UK careers in psychology can be yours after taking this course.

The social psychology component of your psychology studies

The topics covered on this part of your psychology studies range from stereotyping and prejudice to social behaviour within larger groups.  This psychology course in the UK offers the chance to learn skills which are useful in everyday situations as well as studying towards a career in psychology.

Assessment of your psychology course - UK accredited degree

This psychology studies course is offered in partnership with the University of East London.  You will complete a number of assessments as part of your psychology course.  UK assessment centres are located across the country for sitting exams and we hope this course will be the start of a successful career in psychology for you.

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Social Psychology  

The skills you will learn in this module will come in very handy in everyday situations. By gaining a greater understanding of social psychological theories, you'll start to understand exactly why you and those around you react in the way they do in certain social situations. You'll cover a great range of topics including social behaviour within larger groups, stereotyping and prejudice, and the influence of wider society on experience and behaviour.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>The experience of being a person in a social world and the different approaches which have been used to understand this area
>Interpersonal behaviour – how we interact with others in a variety of relationships
>Social behaviour within larger groups
>Stereotyping and prejudice
>The influence of wider society on experience and behaviour

Assessment

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.