Don’t have time to sit in a classroom, but still want to advance your education while working full time? This self-paced Introduction to Psychology course offers up-to-date, easy-to-follow information about the world of psychology, covering social, cognitive, educational, biological and developmental branches, as well as the many career options available.
Each module covers a different aspect of psychology, including its colourful history and philosophical origins, notable research studies and their impact on psychological ethics, and how the wider discipline has changed over time. You will learn about the key figures and history of psychology while gaining an in-depth understanding of the processes and theories used to develop the field.
Alongside the theory, the course gives you opportunities to put your learning into practice through activities in each module, helping you think about the concepts you are learning and apply them practically. You will also be tested throughout, to check your knowledge and understanding.
What you will learn:
- An overview of psychology, including several branches of the discipline
- The history of psychology and the key figures who have contributed to each branch
- The main theories and processes of psychology
- Some of the triumphs and failures of past psychological studies
- How the brain shapes human behaviour
- Leading research in the field of psychology
- The strengths and weaknesses of each branch covered in the course
- How to conduct psychological research
- The importance of psychology within human development
- How this coursework can be applied to a career in psychology
The course spans 10 modules and around 18 hours of learning. Browse our related care courses or our full range of CPD-accredited courses to continue your development.
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