Psychology National 5

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.

     

    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

    How long will my course last?

    1 Year

    Where can I study my course?

      • Inverness Campus

    Start date

    August

    Fees

    For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

    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.

    Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

    Scottish students

    Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

    2021-23

    2022-23

    Part-time (per single Higher)

    £360

    £360

    Rest of UK and International students 

    Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

    2022-23

    Part-time (per single Higher)

    £1,455

    Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

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

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    • On successful completion you can study Higher Psychology.  
    • UHI also offers a range of Social Science courses and a degree in Psychology.

    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 

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

    To study National 5 Psychology on its own National 5 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.