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Psychology National 5 SCP

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Duration 43 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

Course overview
Entry requirements
Study options

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Course overview

This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.

National 5 Psychology is a fascinating course that will allow you to explore human behaviour. Why do people behave the way they do? What makes us all so similar? What makes us so different?

If you are curious about human behaviour and want to better understand how people think and feel then this is the course for you.

What you will learn

You will learn about the topic of sleep and dreams - why do adolescents tend to be night owls rather than early morning larks, how does blue light affect our sleep, and what do our dreams mean?
You will also investigate the topic of conformity - why do we change our behaviour/thinking to match the majority, why do we conform in some situations but not others, and what makes some people go against the majority?
Other topics that you may study are phobias, non-verbal communication and altruism.
You will also learn about the research process and plan a piece of primary research.

How the course is assessed

This course includes an examination as well as the submission of a research plan to be assessed by SQA.

Number of days per week

2 days a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 pm - 4 pm. Tuesdays will be online and Thursdays online (Sighthill Campus)

Entry requirements

You must be a 5th or 6th-year pupil still at school

You must have National 5 English and 2 other National 5 qualifications in a related subject such as

Modern Studies
History
Geography
Human Biology
Mathematics

The personal statement on your application will also be considered.

Progression and Articulation Routes

This course may entice you to pursue a career in psychology by applying to study Social Science L6 or HNC Social Science at college. Alternatively this may add to your portfolio of qualifcations to apply for university.

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date	Duration
Sighthill Campus	Part time	28/08/23	43 Weeks

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