ABOUT THE COURSE
Psychology is a popular subject because it has relevance to so many areas of everyday life. It is of interest to anyone who wants to understand what causes certain elements of human behaviour and how knowledge of that behaviour can be applied. As you train to become a child development and education specialist, you will explore how children develop cognitively and how psychology has contributed to educational best practice.
Accredited by the British Psychology Society, this course will begin with a thorough exploration of fundamental psychology. This early curriculum will give you all the skills needed to apply academic understanding to human behaviour, exploring how people act and interact both as individuals and in groups. You’ll then apply this knowledge to important issues within child development, education and educational practise – honing your skillset ready for a range of rewarding careers. You’ll also study the scientific methodology of psychological research.
Exploration of reasoned approaches, research methods and the manipulation of data will help you to prepare for your major independent research project, as well as equipping you with a useful set of transferable skills. The research project, which takes place in the third year of the course, will see you undertake a thorough exploration of a relevant topic within psychology, education or child development. This is a good opportunity for you to specialise your knowledge further, acting as the perfect springboard into graduate employment or further study.
The course emphasises the practical application of psychology, with real-world assessments and work-based learning integrated throughout. You’ll be guided through the curriculum by experienced course tutors with specialist expertise in child development and education. You’ll also learn from guest lecturers with backgrounds in a range of relevant professions.
YOUR FUTURE
Solent psychology graduates can be found in a wide range of different roles and industries. Recent graduates have gone onto careers in mental health support, clinical psychology, therapeutic practice and children’s health.
This course’s focus on child development and education will help graduates secure roles related to child protection, teaching, support work and young mental health.
Graduates who wish to go on to become chartered and registered psychologists would need to undertake postgraduate study in their chosen field.
British Psychological Society qualifications cover topics such as counselling psychology; forensic psychology; health psychology; occupational psychology and sport psychology.
INDUSTRY LINKS
Recent guest speakers have included a sleep laboratory researcher, police advocates, practicing counsellors, and a specialist reading intervention teacher.
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