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.
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.
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.
The University of Leicester is a very inviting university that allows you to relax in your study and the staff continually guides you in any responsibilities that have been allocated to you like with coursework or how to access resources that may be useful. Furthermore, the university has an endless variety of resources to enhance your studying experience. From academic assistance to assisting you in gaining more experience to improve your job prospects to talks from well-known figures in the field, you are studying. Overall, The University of Leicester is committed to preparing students to be self-directed learners and to become citizens of change. I am so thankful to be attending such a welcoming and supportive university.
View moreLeicester city is one of those places that isn’t for everyone but the University of Leicester has a great campus and fantastic courses! The BSc psychology course was great, very carefully planned and prepares you well for the real world by guiding you in your third year! All the support I received is unmatched and I can’t imagine going anywhere else!
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