I am thinking of doing a psychology course, I have heard it is a science based course.

Is it science as in not actually doing experiments again like at school, but more verbal facts of science as i hated science at school?????

Doing most subjects at University is very different to studying them at school for a wide range of reasons.

Firstly, however, make sure that any psychology course you're interested in is accredited by the British Psychological Society - it doesn't count for professional practice if it isn't (which may be one reason for those unemployed graduates!)

It is science, but often referred to as a 'soft' science in that you are less looking for 'facts' and more for quantifiable tendencies.

There is a lot of maths and statistics in psychology - which is the main reason I didn't do it! It's probably not for you if you don't like/aren't prepared to do lots of stats.

I'd suggest you get hold of the first year reading list for a psychology degree you're potentially interested in (some universities will put them online, so do have a rummage around) and have a read of some of the core texts and see if you find them interesting (or not).

I agree with half of Mrs Doubtfires answer about Psychology being more research based…you won't actually have to carry out lab experiments its science based in terms of studying a bit of the brain, and statistics etc.

However in terms of jobs Mrs Doubtfire overgeneralises! I know many psychology students who are pursuing careers in the same field and my sister is one of them. There's alot to get into like working with children and famillies, research, domestic violence, educational psychology, play therapy, occupational therapy etc. so don't let that put you off. Its a good degree to have.

No, it's not at all like Physics or Chemistry experiments, . more like "finding out how groups of people" react to certain questions or situations..,

But beware, there are more unemployed Psychology graduates out there, looking for jobs than any other subject except "Media Studies" !

Go have lunch in MacDonalds… see how many graduate Psychologists are serving up your fries.

I mean -if You were an employer, would you be seeking a graduate Psychologist?

Not on your life! You'd want someone who could do your kind of work…

It is a science but not an 'experiments with chemicals' one, you will still carry out experiments but they will be ones like how does the brain react when this happens and why? etc.

Another thing, I spoke to Cambridge uni today and they dont accept Psychologyat A Level as a science subject so it cant be classed as a main science.

the only science part is the testing and statistics. not a major issue.