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?
- Inverness Campus
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
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Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
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Part-time (per single Higher) |
£360 |
£360 |
Rest of UK and International students
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Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2022-23 |
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Part-time (per single Higher) |
£1,455 |
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
Bursary or EMA (Educational Maintenance Allowance) if studying full time along with other subjects
Additional costs
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.
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?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
To study this subject full time along with two other subjects, please click here Highers and Nationals Programme
To study this subject part time along with one other subject, please click here Highers and Nationals Programme
To study Higher Psychology on its own Higher Psychology
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 - Course fees (uhi.ac.uk)
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.