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Psychology

at South Devon College, Paignton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate14 weeksPart time£390

What the college says

This introductory psychology course will introduce you to key concepts and skills within psychology. You will learn different theories explaining human emotion and behaviour. You will also be encouraged to look at key research underpinning current knowledge and theories. This course is usually studied together with our Criminology Level 2 course. The course is based either in person or online.For our online based course:It can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.All the resources you will need can be accessed, at a time to suit you, using our Virtual Learning Environment.There are no delivered sessions however you will be supported by an experienced and dedicated psychology lecturer who you can contact for support throughout the duration of your course.For our classroom-based course:It will be taught from our Paignton CampusAll the resources you will need can be accessed during the delivered sessions on-site.There are delivered sessions on-site where you will be supported by an experienced and dedicated psychology lecturer who you can contact for support throughout the duration of your course.This course is an excellent first step to progression to a range of further and higher education courses and toward a career within the social sciences.This course will be fully subsidised for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with an exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenti

What you need to get on

You should have a genuine interest in this subject

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Vantage Point Main Building

    Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 21 September 2026 · Paignton
  • 25 January 2027 · Paignton

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