Psychology Higher
What is special about this course?
This is a one year, 30 week course, leading to the SQA external examination in May/June.
For those new to the subject at Higher level, the Course serves as an introduction to the discipline of psychology, whilst for those who have already studied the subject, for example, at Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2 levels, the Higher level Course encourages development of more in-depth knowledge and understanding, and more advanced research skills.
Psychology: Research (Higher)
Psychology: Individual Behaviour (Higher)
Psychology: Social Behaviour (Higher)
How will I study my course?
- Evening
How long will my course last?
1 Academic YearWhere can I study my course?
- UHI Orkney, Kirkwall
Start date
August
This course is run as an Evening Class at Orkney College from (currently on a Wednesday) from 6.00pm to 8.45pm.
Fees
Full time
If you are studying a full time Further Education course (NCs, NQs etc.) the College claims your fees from the Scottish Funding Council for students who are under 18 on the first day of the course. Students over the age of 18 on the first day of the course have to apply to Orkney Islands Council (OIC) for a tuition fees bursary.
Information on the tuition fees bursary is available on the OIC website.
Part time
Normally you are responsible for your course fees but if you are in receipt of certain benefits you may be eligible for a Part Time Course Fee Waiver. Not all part-time courses at Orkney College UHI are covered by the Fee Waiver Scheme and only certain benefits are acceptable as a basis for a Fee Waiver. Please contact the college to enquire.
If you are eligible, you may be entitled to an ILA of up to £200 a year towards a course.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Higher Psychology provides suitable preparation for entry to higher education courses in psychology or further study in other academic and vocational subjects.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Psychology Higher
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