Psychology (Evening) Higher
What is special about this course?
Having an understanding of psychology can be beneficial in a range of occupations with careers in the psychological field including Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Occupational Psychology.
This course aims to provide both an overview of the discipline and the opportunity to study a selection of topics in depth including:
- Exploration of the Research process
- Where phobias come from
- How the brain remembers information
- What happens in our brains when we sleep
- Why we conform to social rules
Special features:
- Understanding of Psychology
- Greater knowledge of research process
- Flexible learning approach
- Opens doors to higher education level study
- Lays foundations for lifelong learning
Entry requirements
One National 5 (ideally Psychology, or English related subject).
Course content includes:
Exploration of, for example:
- Numerous psychological theories
- Sleep and Dreams
- Phobias
- Depression
- Memory
- Stress
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Evening
This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
How long will my course last?
1 Year
4 hours per week evening class
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
Start date
September
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information
| Course fees 2022/23* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
| Further Education - Full time (SVQs and NQs) | £1,740 | £6,960 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (SVQs and NQs - per single credit unit) | £88 | £352 | £352 |
*The fees for 2023-24 have not yet been confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application. If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver. If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees. Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Completion of this course can be used to progress onto the following courses:
- HNC Social Sciences (Grade C or above)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (when combined with other Highers).
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Psychology (Evening) Higher
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.