PSYCHOLOGY

i) Introduction to Psychology/Psychological Disorders covers the diagnostic systems and types of disorders.
ii) Psychological sense of community website covers the Four Elements of Sense of Community: Membership, Influence, Integration and fulfillment of needs, Shared emotional connection.
iii) Other Applications of psychology: One aspect of forensic psychology, criminal psychology, is specifically concerned with the psychology of criminal behavior.

Forensic applications of psychology, therefore, refer to its use within the legal system to
  • Profile criminals
  • Provide expert testimony
  • Evaluate the mental health of persons charged with a crime to determine their legal competence or incompetence to stand trial
  • Provide debriefing to law enforcement and rescue personnel
  • Investigate the possibility of malingering in court cases seeking damages
iv) Abnormal Psychology. 
v) Considering a career in psychology ? The BSc degree programme at Manchester is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); it's essential to have a BPS accredited degree if you want to embark on a career as a professional psychologist.

Opportunities. There are many opportunities for psychology graduates; studying for a psychology degree is great preparation for careers that require: 

  • Problem solving skills;
  • Data handling and research skills;
  • Communication and group working skills.
If you study psychology at Manchester, you will develop an electronic skills portfolio alongside your academic studies; this will help you to appreciate the skills you have and provide evidence for your skills to potential employers.