Higher Psychology
| Group | Attendance Pattern | Duration | Location | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Schools | Wednesday 2-4pm and Friday 9-11am | One Year | UHI Perth | 6 | S6 |
| Mixed Schools | Online | One Year | Online | 6 | S6 |
About this course
About this course
This course develops an understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and applications of psychology. It will develop your ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate psychological theories, evidence and research methods in a critical way.
Course content
Course content
The central theme of the course is to enable you to investigate psychological knowledge and research and promote your understanding of individual and social behaviour. You will analyse and evaluate concepts and theories and draw on research evidence to explain human behaviour. You will study topics related to individual behaviour and social behaviour, as well as acquire psychological research skills.
The assessment is comprised of an externally assessed research assignment and a final exam.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Open to pupils in S6. Students can gain entry to the higher psychology course (face to face or online) with a pass in N5 Psychology OR 3 N5's in science and/or social science subjects. If you do not meet the entry requirements, we are also happy to conduct an interview to determine suitability.
Suggested Subjects include:
- Any of the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- History
- Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted)
- Modern Studies
- Politics
- Sociology
- RMPS
- English
- Geography
Course progression
Course progression
Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Humanities and Social Sciences courses here.
Application Timeline and Information
Application Timeline and Information
Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.
Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.
Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.