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HNC Applied Psychology
This unique course allows you to learn about behaviour and its origins from both practical and theoretical perspectives.
why choose this course?
An understanding of psychology and human behaviour is an asset to any profession, as most jobs involve interaction with other people. Designed to equip students with a broad range of skills and experiences that may lead into teaching, health, social care or business, the course will help to develop subject-specific and employment-related skills.
Exploring the historical, methodological and theoretical bases of the discipline, students will develop an understanding of psychology in an applied content. Encouraged to work more independently and cooperatively within small groups, lab reports, essays, presentations, posters and applied reports will be produced with a focus on chosen specialist areas.
top course highlights
small classes
excellent support
field trips
practical work
understand people
diverse outcomes
This course will give you an understanding of the psychology of human behaviour and is an asset to any profession involving an interaction with other people.
range of skills and experiences
The course will equip you with a broad range of skills and experiences that will not only help you to understand other people but give you an insight into your own life and motivations.
real world context
It will enable you to understand the role of psychology in a real world applied context giving you the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment.
what will i learn?
MODULES
- Research Methods
- The Great Debate
- Biological Psychology
- Information Processing
- Relationships
- Personal and Professional Development
METHODS OF STUDY
Lectures
Discussion
Seminars
Practical Work
where will it take me?
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply psychological theory to practical situations and understand ethical issues in psychological research and therapy. This can lead into professions such as
- Teacher
- Counsellor
- Mental Health Support Assistant
- Children & Family Support Services Worker
- Health Promotion supervisor
Progression from HNC to HND Applied Psychology at Truro College or Penwith College Top-up options
- BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies (top-up) at Truro College and at Penwith College
- BSc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Plymouth (Level 5 for British Psychological Society accreditation)
entry requirements
48 UCAS points including a minimum equivalency of one A Level, in addition to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
additional information
DURATION:Â 1 year
LOCATION: Truro College or Penwith College
AWARDING BODY: University of Plymouth
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What you could earn
Potential Salary
£20,166
Entry Level Salary
£10,914
Average Salary
£39,412
Annual openings in Cornwall
5
Potential Salary
£27,504
Entry Level Salary
£16,168
Average Salary
£61,637
Annual openings in Cornwall
32
Potential Salary
£21,991
Entry Level Salary
£9,361
Average Salary
£30,257
Annual openings in Cornwall
7
Potential Salary
£28,201
Entry Level Salary
£14,586
Average Salary
£56,577
Annual openings in Cornwall
5
Potential Salary
£37,091
Entry Level Salary
£25,330
Average Salary
£64,948
Annual openings in Cornwall
3
Potential Salary
£23,189
Entry Level Salary
£14,384
Average Salary
£40,885
Annual openings in Cornwall
2
Potential Salary
£34,600
Entry Level Salary
£21,462
Average Salary
£61,003
Annual openings in Cornwall
7
Potential Salary
£32,637
Entry Level Salary
£18,358
Average Salary
£42,260
Annual openings in Cornwall
