Studying psychology at Aston University will provide you with the basis for understanding why people act in certain ways, and insight into methods of changing their behaviour.
You’ll get the opportunity to find answers to questions such as: What is ‘normal’ behaviour? How is behaviour related to the brain? Why does racism exist? Why are people susceptible to ‘fake news’ online?
Psychology is a fascinating subject that encompasses a wide range of topics, such as consumer behaviour, health and wellbeing, and cognitive neuroscience. It considers the interplay between physical, psychological, cultural and social influences in order to understand why people behave in the way that they do.