The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology

Studying a degree course in psychology, even if you’ve taken the subject before university, requires a whole range of new skills and knowledge. And the 4th edition of this best-selling guide is an invaluable companion. It can not only help you to get a good final degree, but will also support you in making informed choices towards either a career or further study.

Updated to include the latest developments in the field, the new edition provides practical and helpful guidance on everything a psychology student encounters throughout their degree, including:

Writing essays and research reports, including how to get your referencing right.

Guidelines for researching ethically using humans or animals

An overview of research methods and statistics, including qualitative methods

Tips on how to approach and pass your exams

Advice on becoming a graduate, including preparing your CV and making the most of your degree

Featuring advice to help you every step of the way, the book also includes a library of weblinks to provide further resources to support your studies. This is an essential book for any psychology student wishing to make the most of their degree course.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to psychology 2. A study guide to lectures, seminars, and tutorials 3. A guide to essay writing and referencing 4. A guide to research methods 5. Ethics in research 6. Empirical research report writing 7. A guide to preparing for examinations 8. After the degree: Opportunities for a graduate of psychology