Do you have an irrational fear of something that you don&226;&128;&153;t understand or know where it came from? Does the state of our society with high levels of crime & anti-social behaviour&44; worry you? Do you look at people around you&44; whether they are close friends&44; just acquaintances or even people in the public eye &226;&128;" & wonder why they act the way they do&44; what makes them tick&44; what influences their decisions or motivates their actions? Or have you ever watched a baby or small child & wondered how it develops into an aware&44; sentient being & what factors influence this? If you are interested in these sorts of questions then this course could interest you. Psychology is a fascinating subject because it deals with the most complex thing we know &226;&128;" the human mind. You will find yourself engaged & absorbed in a wide range of topics relating to psychology from child development to social psychology & lots of areas in between. & you will gain a deep & extensive comprehension of the diverse approaches & theories relating to the human mind & its influence on attitudes & behaviours. What are my options after this psychology course? Psychology has become an important part of many work areas as well as a career in its own right. Marketing & advertising people use psychology to influence consumer behaviour&44; HR people use it in predicting & selecting&44; educators & people working in other social context find the concepts invaluable. So you might be aiming at a job as a mental health practitioner or you might have other goals. Or you might just be fascinated by how the mind works & what makes people tick. Whichever you are this course will provide you with the knowledge required to pursue your objective in this field. Build your career. Should you decide on a career in psychology&44; there is the opportunity to continue training with the aim of becoming a practising psychologist & qualify for work in the health service in clinics&44; hospitals or social services or with health agencies&44; in prisons or other environments requiring these sorts of skills. You could earn a salary between &194;&163;17&44;000 to &194;&163;69&44;000+*pa dependent on the type of role you are in. You might even be able to go into private practice. Pre-requirements To register for this course&44; student MUST have previously completed on of the following: - GCSE Psychology grade A-B - Study House Diploma in psychology - Other Accredited Diploma in psychology or equivalent. Proof must be provided with registration. Assessment Each element is followed by a written assignment&44; which is submitted & marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. Pack/ Course Contents Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment & provides all you need to complete your studies: &226;&128;&162; Studyguide &226;&128;&162; Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course &226;&128;&162; Self-assessment activities &226;&128;&162; Assignments &226;&128;&162; Tutor support &226;&128;&162; Assignment marking & feedback &226;&128;&162; Certification * Source: Payscale.com&44; Dec. 2012