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Psychology – Core Concepts & Study Skills
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Psychology – Core Concepts & Study Skills course is designed to provide learners with a structured introduction to psychology from an academic and analytical perspective. The course explores key psychological concepts, theories, and approaches while supporting the development of effective study and research skills relevant to psychology as a subject.

Learners develop understanding of major areas of psychology, including social, developmental, cognitive, and abnormal psychology, alongside foundational psychological approaches and research methods. The course encourages critical thinking, objective analysis, and clear understanding of how psychological knowledge is developed and applied in academic contexts.

This course is knowledge-based and non-regulated. It does not provide professional psychology qualification, clinical training, diagnostic authority, or therapeutic skills. Instead, it supports subject understanding, study confidence, and academic readiness for learners interested in psychology or further study in psychology-related disciplines.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

9
sections
29
lectures
1h 11m
total

Description

This Psychology – Core Concepts & Study Skills course consists of seven structured lectures followed by an assessment, each focusing on a core area of psychology knowledge and academic skill development.

The course begins with an introduction to psychology, outlining its scope, purpose, and the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. Approaches to psychology explore key theoretical perspectives, including biological, behavioural, cognitive, and social approaches, supporting understanding of how psychologists explain behaviour.

Social psychology examines how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts, including group behaviour and social influence. Developmental psychology explores psychological development across the lifespan, focusing on changes in behaviour and cognition from childhood through adulthood.

Abnormal psychology introduces psychological conditions and atypical behaviour from an academic perspective, focusing on classification and understanding rather than diagnosis or treatment. Cognitive psychology examines mental processes such as memory, perception, attention, and problem-solving.

Research methods introduce basic research approaches used in psychology, including qualitative and quantitative methods, ethical considerations, and evaluation of psychological studies. The course concludes with an assessment designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of psychology concepts and study skills.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Psychology – Core Concepts & Study Skills course, learners receive a free digital certificate of course completion issued by Reed.
A provider-issued course completion certificate is also available following verification of completion. Optional premium certificates and academic transcripts may be ordered separately for an additional cost.

All certificates issued confirm participation and course completion only and do not represent a regulated qualification, professional licence, clinical authority, or psychology practitioner status.

Who is this course for?

This Psychology course is suitable for learners who are new to psychology or who wish to develop a structured academic understanding of psychological concepts. It is ideal for students preparing for psychology study, adult learners exploring psychology as a subject, or individuals seeking to strengthen analytical and research skills.

Requirements

No formal qualifications or prior psychology knowledge are required to enrol on this Psychology course. Learners should have a basic standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

Completion of this course may support progression into further academic study, vocational training, or employment contexts where understanding human behaviour and analytical thinking are valuable. It may also support preparation for future psychology-related study.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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