Because the undergraduate degree in psychology is so wide ranging and covers many different aspects of the larger field, most people who go on to study at masters level choose to specialise in a certain area – sports psychology, positive psychology, neuroscience, and so on. But that’s not absolutely necessary, and if you wish …
A degree in forensic psychology covers topics that link the psychological research base with the criminal justice system and other aspects of criminal behaviour. Degrees in forensic psychology are usually taken at masters level, however they are sometimes available at bachelors level. Of course, there are significant differences between the two. Forensic psychologists often work [ Read More ]
A mental health counselling degree prepares students for a career as a mental health counsellor. It is similar in principle to a clinical psychology degree, in that students receive training in diagnosis, treatment and prevention skills used in counselling. Mental health counselling degrees are taken at masters level, and usually applicants will have a bachelors [ Read More ]
Sport psychology investigates the impact of psychological factors on high-level sports performance. Sports psychology degrees can be taken at bachelors and masters level, although in the former case the degree will be balanced out with information on other fields within psychology, as well as the wider issues and questions posed by studying behaviour scientifically. At [ Read More ]
Most of the time, the work of clinical psychologists involves psychotherapy of some form, helping people with mental and physical issues like stress, depression, anxiety, or dealing with trauma, but psychological assessment is also involved. If you want to work as a therapist, a clinical psychology degree is one route that can take you …
A lot of people have both an interest in psychology and working with children, and want to combine the two. However, as far as I am aware there is no child psychology degree that can be taken. Child psychology is a module on many degree courses, and it is available as a masters …
As discussed previously, doing a degree online brings huge advantages in flexibility – you can shape your studies around your present commitments and circumstances, and by doing the course part-time you can take some of the pressure off too. But what if you already have your first degree, and want to move on to a [ Read More ]
Psychology, the science of the mind and behaviour, is one of the most popular bachelor degrees available. In the UK it is the second most-popular behind law. Despite this popularity, not everyone has enough time, or suitable circumstances to pursue a degree on campus. If this sounds like you, consider taking an …
A psychology degree doesn’t have to lead to a career as a psychologist. In fact, it can lead to fame, stardom or infamy. Or at least, it preceded one or more of these things for the following people… Hugh Hefner Doing OK for himself, it seems. © Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com Hugh Hefner is not just [ Read More ]
There’s two types of mindset that are relevant to studying – the fixed mindset, and the growth mindset. People with the growth mindset learn better and get better grades than people with a fixed mindset. What are they? A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence (or any ability) is a fixed trait, that you’re [ Read More ]
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