Course Catalogue

Access to Higher Education: Psychology ADED11417E

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course provides an introduction to the academic study of Psychology, focusing on the key skills and ideas essential to Level 1 courses in the Colleges of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS), Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities.

Timetable

Blocks 1 and 2

2 hours per week for 22 weeks

Access courses are available at different days and times throughout the week. For timetable details, please see our 'Access to Higher Education' web pages University of Glasgow - Study - Short courses - Access courses

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

ADED12103E Access to Higher Education: Skills, Support & Progression

Assessment

1500-word essay (40%)

2000-word lab report (40%)

10-minute presentation (20%)

Course Aims

The aims of the course are to introduce students to the discipline of Psychology, and to enable them to develop the academic literacies necessary for Level 1 undergraduate study in the Colleges of MVLS, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Demonstrate an awareness of the character of the questions posed by Psychology, and the scientific means by which Psychology goes about answering them

■ Communicate Psychology theories and concepts in a logical and effective manner, as required for University Level 1 courses

■ Correctly and confidently use key terminology of this field of study

■ Carry out and interpret basic statistical analysis of data

 

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions