Psychology Degree

[Pittsey]

Anyone studying Psychology?

I just completed my pre-degree qualifications (a-Level to the English) and think I want to do the degree. I am not looking at it as a prerequisite to a Psych job, as I already have a job, that pays well, although doesn't fulfil me. Just as.... an interest.

Maybe I'd like to do social work in the future, but I don't know if I'd be tough enough.


Anyone studying it? What area are you studying?

 

[vg4030]

Oh god, another Sandeep

 

[Flipmo]

Carmi was in Psychology, she switched into something else I believe though; Applied Human Sciences. I'm not 100% sure. You can ask her.

 

[S O F I]

Congrats, man. Keep at it. I didn't study Psych, but I took Social Psychology of Human Behavior in my first year of college and I loved it.

 

[Cooper]

I know people who did and liked it. None of them went into it as a career tho.

 

[dilla]

Oh god, another Sandeep

I'm playing Black Ops trying to keep a perfection. I'm camping the shit out of this bunker and stop for a second to browse and hit the flashbang button. Gave away position. I lost the perfection. Fuck you.

 

[Pittsey]

I know people who did and liked it. None of them went into it as a career tho.

Yeah, I am not doing it with hopes of getting a job. I have a well paid job, and I have qualifications in an area which should offer me job security for life.... I am doing it for the enjoyment of learning. I am a people watcher, and I'm pretty good at guessing people's personalities after knowing them for a very short while. So I was interested in the science behind it.

 

[Sebastian]

I thought about doing something like that too. For the same reason.

However, i wont do it for another 5 years.

 

[Da_Funk]

If you have the money and time, then go for it. I think psychology is something that fascinates most humans. And whoever said great, another sandeep, lol. Sandeep is an idiot, Pittsey doesn't strike me as such.

 

[keco52]

I've always thought about social work but I over-empathize and I would carry that shit around with me forever. Just reading the news will have me tripping for a couple hours.

I like happy rainbows and sunflowers in my world. Good for you though.

 

[_carmi]

Carmi was in Psychology, she switched into something else I believe though; Applied Human Sciences. I'm not 100% sure. You can ask her.

Well I actually never transferred. Too lazy. Plus I'm almost done all the required Psyc courses.

Anyone studying Psychology?

I just completed my pre-degree qualifications (a-Level to the English) and think I want to do the degree. I am not looking at it as a prerequisite to a Psych job, as I already have a job, that pays well, although doesn't fulfil me. Just as.... an interest.

Maybe I'd like to do social work in the future, but I don't know if I'd be tough enough.


Anyone studying it? What area are you studying?

I'm doing a Bachelor's degree. Psychology is my major. I also took several courses in a department called Applied Human Sciences. The issue I find with psychology is that they tend to emphasize so much on theories. Applied Human Sciences teaches the same theories than Psychology but they tend to teach it in a practical way.

If you want to do some social work, look at what you really want to do and try to see if they have a program more specific to what you want. Universities usually programs like Social Work, or Human Relations which are much more practical than theoretical. There's no need to learn the history of psychology, and to know which psychologists discovered what if you can't really apply it to real life.

This being said, I intend on doing a certificate or masters in something else than Psychology once I am done with my bachelors.

 

[Pittsey]

I've always thought about social work but I over-empathize and I would carry that shit around with me forever. Just reading the news will have me tripping for a couple hours.

I like happy rainbows and sunflowers in my world. Good for you though.

I am the same. Especially as I would associate all the kids with my own son, which would more than likely destroy me. I think it would make me feel like I was making a difference though, something my current career does not. Whether I have the emotional toughness for it is another matter.

In England we had an issue a year or so ago with a child who was killed by his mum's boyfriend. It was a culmination of a life of abuse that ended with his body giving out. His mum didn't give a fuck about him either. He was the same age as my son. I was morbidly obsessed with reading the details, and everytime I pictured my son in his position. It hurt, but it also made me wish I could help kids in the same situation.


Too much of my information on the net, me thinks.

Well I actually never transferred. Too lazy. Plus I'm almost done all the required Psyc courses.



I'm doing a Bachelor's degree. Psychology is my major. I also took several courses in a department called Applied Human Sciences. The issue I find with psychology is that they tend to emphasize so much on theories. Applied Human Sciences teaches the same theories than Psychology but they tend to teach it in a practical way.

If you want to do some social work, look at what you really want to do and try to see if they have a program more specific to what you want. Universities usually programs like Social Work, or Human Relations which are much more practical than theoretical. There's no need to learn the history of psychology, and to know which psychologists discovered what if you can't really apply it to real life.

This being said, I intend on doing a certificate or masters in something else than Psychology once I am done with my bachelors.

All my work has to be done on a part time basis. But there's a good uni near me that has some varied and interesting courses in the Psychology area.

 

[vg4030]

If you have the money and time, then go for it. I think psychology is something that fascinates most humans. And whoever said great, another sandeep, lol. Sandeep is an idiot, Pittsey doesn't strike me as such.

Umm yeah, I assumed Pittsey was smart enough to realise that

I'm playing Black Ops trying to keep a perfection. I'm camping the shit out of this bunker and stop for a second to browse and hit the flashbang button. Gave away position. I lost the perfection. Fuck you.

huh?

 

[Shadows]

Pittsey, I'm guessing you are in Engineering?

That's the only reason why you would feel 'empty.' ...and is why I might change my career.

Dealing with math and shit all day was cool at first, but now I don't feel it. I remember Psychology, but I don't feel there is anything in it unless you plan on getting a Ph.D

I would say go for it.

I might study some more of that and other things to be a part time councelor.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Oh god, another Sandeep

you really are a prick - since when do i ever ask about my career on here? never once. now someone does ask for an opinion, expecting a worthwhile response yet the first person that replies is you bringing nothing to the table. now im not mad, just thinking you were trying to get cheap thrills.

and for your information, there is more than one person study psychology on here so to associate that to me is like saying you're not an asshole.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

If you have the money and time, then go for it. I think psychology is something that fascinates most humans. And whoever said great, another sandeep, lol. Sandeep is an idiot, Pittsey doesn't strike me as such.

oh and i guess you know me well enough (better than over computer mediated communication) to judge me on that one.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Okay, so you want to do something scientific?

Definitely check that local University's syllabus and module guides. that's the first thing i'd recommend. there should obviously be more info on their website, and open days too. some courses are more scientific than others.

most people dont even use their psychology degree to go into a psychology related field even though their intentions are there. if you want to do this, then that's great and you'll have that self-fulfilment throughout and in the end and so i'd definitely recommend it for you. speaking from experience i have really enjoyed my time in education, and most modules within my degree have been really interesting.

i particularly liked modules that were biological, developmental and social. however, if you are in engineering then you should of course be good with maths - that will certainly put things in your favour when it comes to working with statistics.

the great thing with psychology is that it can branch of into many jobs since it is relevant to everyday life. good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[S O F I]

now im not mad, just thinking you were trying to get cheap thrills.

you say it like it's a bad thing.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

he can do whatever he likes. it honestly doesn't concern me. da_funk and anyone else's comments on a board has no effect on my life as a whole. just sometimes, comments are unnecessary. but this is a group forum so for all i care everyone else could oppose that view and start spamming. i prefer intellectual conversation and a good informative debate, not slagging each other off.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

shadows, what do you study now? i understand your practising the love doctor profession...