What is Studying Psychology at University Really Like?

Hey everyone! Today's video is all about what studying psychology at university is really like. I remember having the same question when I was applying to university and so I looked to YouTube to provide some answers. I really hope that this video helps some of you all out. Feel free to leave any questions if you wish!

✩TIMESTAMPS ✩
Defining psychology - 1:40
Topics covered - 3:08
Assessment - 4:47
Do you need to be good at maths? - 7:48
How much science is involved? - 9:18
Reading material - 10:08
Future careers - 11:11
Difficulty - 12:00
Why I enjoy psychology - 12:55

✩ ABOUT ME ✩
Hello! I'm Ashley and I'm currently a second year psychology student at the University of Dundee. I'm 20 and pretty much have no idea what I'm doing most of the time. I'm sarcastic way too much, eat too much pizza and love music. Follow along with my journey.

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✩ Frequently Asked Questions ✩
How old are you? 20, my birthday is on 8th December
What do you edit with? Final Cut Pro
What do you use to film? For vlogging I use my iPhone X and for normal videos I use a Canon 600D.
What are you studying? Psychology

[HM-vilb]

I once studied geography, but now preparing for another master in psychology for the next career. Thank you for sharing informative and useful video! Love it❤️❤️

[MarcoSanderCoaching]

I think for every psychology student, opening SPSS for the first time is a traumatic experience

[emavita]

Thank you for making this, you've helped me a bit, buutt I am still debating if psych is for me, and if I am even a person to study it. I'm just scared there will be soo much work, and I won't even get time for myself and to fuck around (meaning: doing all that crazy college stuff, and being free in a sense).

[psychnstatstutor]

Great stuff! Have added you to my Psych Student playlist

[Mdsn]

Thank youuuu! I start in September, I'm excited!! Could u show us how you organise all Ur notes and what to pack for uni if you're staying at home? I can't find any good videos on these things

[pii]

I'm not good at math's and I got 13 percent as a final in my third year psychology stats class. I don't know what its like in Scotland, but here in Canada third year stats is the make or break of most peoples degree in psychology. 70 percent of people ended up failing that stats class in my university too so I'm not alone. I did end up getting the degree after 2 more years of back breaking work and psychological trauma, so yay me.

[siannekimberley]

This video is honestly SO helpful and honest! I'm about to start my first year in psychology with sociology and so far this is the best video I have found! thank you so much! :)

[EseKanayo]

Nice video! I also study psychology too and love it! Nice content :)

[sonyap]

By far the best video about the pros and cons of psychology.

[SadBlueberry.]

I want to be a therapist (psychotherapist) where you help people make decisions to their problems. This helps a lot

[crazywitch]

I'm studying psychology too! GOOD LUCK 🥰😍💋😗💕

[sia]

Im finishing school right now..and i have my final exams..im pretty stressed to be honest..here in my country i put psychology as my first choice ..and basically it depends on the grade I'll get on the exams..i realised that i liked psychology, when people who had difficulties and stuff asked for my help..and i literally wrote paragraphs of advices and things to do..but i am not sure if that means that i actually like it.. i don't know what i feel but the one thing i can say for sure is that i feel insanely amazing when im helping someone..However i do feel scared that if i go to university I'll end up not liking it..i would love anyone's advice or suggestion on how to handle this and how i can increase the love i have for psychology

[oscarchavez]

I'm 21 and studying Psychology, I love it! Are you pursuing your M.A or M.S degree?

[King-mkvi]

you make me proud to be 1/3 scottish, thanks from the usa

[kunguyen]

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

[Thx]

Yay my bday is dec 8 too :) thanks for the video.

[maceygooding]

When I’m older I really wanna be a mental health therapist and I heard that I need a psychology degree I heard that’s it’s really hard my mum has a psychology degree and she said that it was really hard

[siobhanmartin]

I'm a 3rd Year psych undergrad student at abertay uni!!

[Rabiha]

Can a special education teacher with masters become a clinical psychologist? I recently graduated with a double bachelors in psychology and elementary education. I got accepted in the masters program for special education. Is it possible for teachers to get a PhD in psychology and become a child clinical psychologist? I love this field.

[seagull]

Thank you for informative video 🙏🏻 I’m learning about the school psychology field. I heard some information about working with difficult behaviors. But I don’t know how accurate it is. Is it possible that you come across a student with dangerous behaviors, such as throwing chairs, or throwing sharp objects at others? If such a student comes for testing to your office, and during testing, he imposes dangerous to you, can you tell your supervisor or your school administrator that you cannot work with that child anymore? I’m thinking to apply for school psychology program. Thank you very much for your advice.