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Overview
This Psychological Science for 15 - 17 Year Olds summer school at Nottingham Trent University is an excellent opportunity to engage in critical discussions, design psychological studies, implement statistical software to answer psychological questions and generate explanations for human behaviour across a range of topics.
What you will learn
During this summer school you will:
- Explore psychological theory across a range of everyday topics, such as psychology of addiction, psychology of conspiracy, psychology of sleep, psychology of sport, psychology of body perception.
- Engage in critical psychological thinking and discussion across important real-world topics that are relevant to them.
- Evaluate the mechanisms of human behaviour
- Engage in the scientific practices involved in psychological research
- Have practical hands-on experience with specialist software used in psychology
- Experience what studying psychology might be like at University
- Engage in psychological thinking that can be applied in everyday life
- Upon completing the course, you will be equipped with some of the background theoretical knowledge and skills essential even in year 1 study of psychology.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- The Psychology of the Self
- The Psychology of Body Image
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology in Sport
- Psychology of Gambling and Gaming
- Counselling
- Quantitative research methods - learn some statistical coding (in R)
- Qualitative research methods - learn interview and analysis techniques
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 138 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an interest in psychology and wanting to study a psychology subject at university level.
- You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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