Psychology Higher

What is special about this course?

Psychology is a research-based subject, and provides the opportunity to conduct practical research. This includes working with human participants in accordance with ethical standards.

     

    Entry requirements

    While entry is at the discretion of the college, candidates will normally be expected to have the following or equivalent:

    • One National 5 pass in English, Psychology or a suitable alternative.

    You will gain:

    • Knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, approaches and terminology;
    • The ability to use thinking skills when analysing, evaluating and applying knowledge and understanding the role of research evidence in explaining human behaviour;
    • Research skills to select, organise, interpret and evaluate information;
    • The ability to plan and carry out psychological research, using appropriate methods and according to ethical and scientific standard communication and numeracy skills used in psychology.

    How will I study my course?

    • Full Time
    • Part Time

    Face to face

    How long will my course last?

    1 year

    Where can I study my course?

      Start date

      August

      Fees

      Fee information for part time Further Education courses

      A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

      Scottish students

      Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

      2023-24

      2024-25

      Part-time (per single Higher)

      £360

      £371

      Rest of UK and International students 

      Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

      2024-25

      Part-time (per single Higher)

      £1,499

      Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

      Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

       

      Funding

      If you wish to study part time there is a cost of approximately £360 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.

      Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

      Additional costs

      You will be required to purchase textbooks (approximately £20) as part of this course. If you are a full time student and are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.

      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.  Examples are sciences or Social Science at HNC or degree level.  The varied skills, knowledge and discipline offer students preparation for careers in research, teaching, chartered psychology (forensic, clinical, educational, occupational) or other employment. 

      Is there more information available online?

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      To study this subject full time along with two other subjects, please click here Highers and Nationals Programme Full Time

      To study this subject part time along with one other subject, please click here Highers and Nationals Programme Part Time

      To study this subject on its own please click here Higher Psychology

      If you wish to study this subject individually or along with one other part time there is a cost of approximately £360 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.

      Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

      Please note that places are limited and some applications may be placed on a waiting list. We will inform you if this is the case.

      We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.