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speciality: Psychology

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What is a Psychology Degree?

 

Psychology is the favourite science for students who want to get into the depths of human feelings. This is considered to be the science of mind and behaviour. More specifically, psychology wants to explore the way people think, act, and feel, by appealing to the emotional side of people.

Passion can lead students to choose this specialisation. It is not considered a difficult one, but it is not very easy to approach, as the theoretical elements of the discipline are combined with the practical ones.

After studying Psychology, students choose to specialise in a particular sub-field. Depending on their preference, they can choose between Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology and many others.

Benefits of a Psychology Degree

Psychology is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to get to know others. Thus, students who are looking to understanding human behaviour, feelings and mind gain an inside vision of what these notions really mean and what determines people to make certain decisions and act under different circumstances.

The employment rate among Psychology graduates has grown in recent years. Salaries are satisfactory, and young people can focus either on psychological services in schools, hospitals, treatment centres, clinics, depending on the specialisation chosen. Furthermore, Psychology graduates can integrate a career in social media, marketing, and advertising, as they understand best the reasons why people choose to make decisions according to what they see in real life.

Psychology Degree Structure

In the four years of Bachelor studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to practice Psychology, initially learning the underlying theoretical notions. These notions become an important starting point in their career, seeing later how practice blends very well with theory. It should be noted that on the labour market, students who hold a Bachelor’s degree are much more appreciated and have an advantage over those who follow simple courses.

A Master’s program usually lasts between 2 and 3 years, coming as a complement to the Bachelor’s courses. Master courses have a much more loaded curriculum and a great deal of information. A Doctoral program is dedicated to students who want to do research in Psychology in various institutes or to become teachers. This has a duration of between 5 and 7 years.

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  • Psychological and ...
    Behavioural Science
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    The best

    it is the best in the medical field i like how they groom the medical students working with the hospitals closer to them and i would gladly recommend it to any student interested in venturing into the medical field

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    Programme: Psychological and Behavioural Science
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2026
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • PGCE (Postgraduate ...
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    Challenging.

    I liked Wits because it is internationally recognized and has been the best rated university in my country. I just didn’t like the pressure I had to go through regarding my fees and accommodation as I was coming from a very disadvantaged background.

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    Programme: PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • Psychological Counselling ...
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    Graduation

    The course was hard but worth it.high quality courses and good lectures as well.would definitely be willing to take another course in the future with them .great support for postgraduate education as well

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    Programme: Psychological Counselling and Guidance
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • BSc Psychology
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    The best institution

    Wits is one of the best universities in South Africa. It is the top of the art, the best of the best professors, quality education S.A. offers. It is held in high esteem and produces the best of the very best quality graduates.

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    Programme: BSc Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • PGCE (Postgraduate ...
    Certificate in Education)
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    efficiency

    WITS is functional and efficient. They produce quality and outstanding graduates that can be trusted to make great impact in workplaces across the globe. This institution has proven over the years why they remain world class and a force to be reckoned with. I am not in any way saying it is a perfect institution but even with areas that they could improve on, they remain one of the best SA has produced for decades.

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    Programme: PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
    Degree: Short Course
    Graduation: 2019
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • Psychology
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    Wits gives the edge. 9

    I give it 8/10,
    I absolutely loved my four years at the university. It had such an inclusive and positive environment that encouraged students to be themselves, while also celebrating the differences between us. The academics are very challenging, but also achievable. They do not allow you to fall behind or without a safely net. At the same time, a lot of thought goes into the importance of socializing as well as the school organized a variety of events on campus that could be attended.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2016
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • Psychology
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    Good university

    It’s one of the good universities available in Africa, so it’s definitely a recommendation from me. One thing I dislike is how exorbitant the fees are. It doesn’t make sense why the fees are so high. Especially because tuition does not cover other expenses such as clinic fees or being part of a society etc. Making it challenging for students who come from low class homes financially.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2021
    Delivery Type: Online
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  • Psychology
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    Wits definitely gives you the edge

    WITS was the best decision I’ve made for a university. Not only are courses interesting, but challenging too ( in a good way). They really have geared me up for my career. They may have not been my first choice, but definitely was my best choice.

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    Programme: Psychology
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2015
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Johannesburg
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  • Occupational Therapy
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    Very disorganized

    At the end of the day, wits produces the best graduates. However they are very disorganized and don’t really care about the students. Makes it very challenging to perform and solve problems within the faculty

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    Programme: Occupational Therapy
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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