Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology
Classes
Monday 30 September - Monday 09 December 2024, 6pm-9pm
11 sessions - Check class timetable
Thursday 03 October - Thursday 12 December 2024, 2pm-5pm
11 sessions - Check class timetable
Tuesday 29 April - Tuesday 08 July 2025, 6pm-9pm
11 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
The Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology short course introduces you to the concepts that form the basis of the discipline of psychology, including contributions from key thinkers. It also provides an overview of the way in which current thinking within the discipline has developed over time and examines the scientific status of psychology.
We plan to cover the following:
- Psychology as a science
- Ethics and methods in psychology
- Darwinian evolution and genetics
- Learning and behaviourism (Watson and Skinner)
- Psychoanalysis (Freud)
- Humanistic psychology (Rogers and Maslow)
- Developmental psychology (Piaget and Vygotsky)
- Cognitive revolution and information processing
- Culture and psychology
- Social constructionism and language
This 11-week Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology short course will be of interest to anyone interested in human interaction and thought processes who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives and approaches that underlie contemporary psychology. It is also ideal if you have a non-psychology degree but need a Level 4 psychology qualification or a greater understanding of psychology in order to progress to postgraduate study.
There may be multiple instances of the class starting on the same date and at the same time. This allows us to offer additional places and you can enrol on any that have availability.
Assessment is via a 1500-word essay (60%) and one-hour online multiple-choice test (40%). If you do not want to gain credit, you can still take the course without completing assessments.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.