PDA Psychology
- Award
- PDA
- Campus
- Anniesland Campus, Langside Campus
- SCQF Level
- 7
- SCQF Credit Points
- 24
Glasgow Clyde College will provide you with the opportunity to gain a Personal Development Award (PDA) in Psychology which aims to provide you with an understanding of psychology and will look at the historical development of psychology since the 19th Century.
The major schools of thought that have influenced the development of psychology will be considered (behaviourist, cognitive, psychoanalytic and biological) as well as the contributions of famous psychologists.
Qualification Breakdown
Personal Development Award (PDA) Psychology SCQF Level 7.
Units you will study are:
• History and development of psychology
• Explanation and research of psychological topics.
This course is demanding in terms of written work, study at home and group work.
The course will be assessed in a variety of ways including an essay response, a closed book assessment and a research assignment. The purpose of the assignment is to assess research and communication skills appropriate to psychology. Small groups will choose to investigate a relevant research topic, design the research method, conduct the research, and then write a report using a standardised format. Each individual will write their own report
Entry requirements
You must be in S5 or S6 and have a clear interest in the subject area along with a minimum of an A or B grade in one of the following subjects:
- Higher English
- Higher Geography
- Higher History
- Higher Media Studies
- Higher Modern Studies
- Higher Psychology
- Higher Sociology.
Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 13:30 - 16:00.
Progression Pathways
On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to be treated as an internal applicant. This will also be dependent on your attendance and commitment to this course. You could progress on to the following full-time programmes:
• HNC Social Science or
• HND Social Science.
Employment Routes / Job Areas
Employment areas can include:
- psychology
- social sciences
- sciences
- criminology
- business.
How to Apply
When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course.
- Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember
- You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account. This will take you to the application form
- You will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application.