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Psychology National 5 (SCP)

Campus Milton Road Campus
Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2026

Course overview
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Select	Campus Milton Road Campus	Study mode Part time	Start date 17/08/26
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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 explores 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 understand how people think and feel, then this is the course for you.

What you will learn

You will learn about 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 include phobias, nonverbal 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 - 4.00 PM.
Both classes will be on-campus

Entry requirements

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

You must have National 5 English (Grade B) and 2 other National 5 qualifications (Grade B) 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 qualifications to apply for university.

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Milton Road Campus	Part time	17/08/26
Sighthill Campus	Part time	17/08/26

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