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Psychology is the study of the mind, it’s about understanding how and why people think and do the things they do. Psychological studies broaden our understanding of the mind and can be applied to improve performance, identify traits, understand social interactions and change relationships for the better.

Study of psychology opens up exciting job opportunities in a range of professional areas, highly skilled practitioners are sought-after.

Roles are varied and include Psychotherapy or counselling, Policing, prison and probation work, Youth services and social work, Recruitment, selection and training, Public Services, Science, Sport and Healthcare.

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