‘What’s on your mind’, for me tis frequent query sums up what psychology is all about. The subject has been described as a window into human mind, and my initial interest in psychology was sparked by thinking about issues like this, and subsequently led to a desire to learn more about people, society and there interactions. So why else do I want to study psychology at university? I like to understand human behaviour, actions, and interactions. I want to know the reason behind things and learn more about human development. The second reason is that I would like to pursue a degree in a field that I am passionate about, excites me and that I have always been interested in. It’s such a varied and diverse field, with many interesting areas to develop onto, meaning there will always be something new to learn. The third reason is the fact that a degree in psychology offers great employment prospects. There are a large number of careers in psychology, not only that the skills learn will also readily transfer to many other careers. These skills include oral and written communication, computer literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and the ability to carry out independent research. My final reason for wanting this role is because it will get me into job where I can talk to people directly, ideal for me as at heart I’m a people person. I will be working directly with people who have problems that I can help to resolve, and very often I will get an opportunity to see the results of my work. In my opinion to be successful as a psychologist, a person must have a personal qualities and strengths, one of the most important ones being emotionally stability. This is something I have in abundance, a solid emotional footing that allows me to handle the stress and emotional turmoil that can come from communicating with unsettles individuals. As a trustworthy person I am able to convey and receive sensitive information effectively, whilst providing empathy and reassurance to those I am communicating with. I am also open-minded and tolerant of all kinds of people and situations, which helps me to be more receptive to new research and ways of thinking that might challenge established ideals. On top of these points I also consider myself to be a very patient individual who is able to conduct long periods of research, and who understands that significant periods of time can pass before substantial results can be seen. I have found that one of the most enjoyable aspect of the course is social support I received from my fellow classmates. There are small number of people in class but we all worked together to share knowledge and resources, as well as offering assistance to each other. I am currently looking to enrol on a forensic psychology degree course at a reputable and well established university. Once I have completed my degree I am planning on working in the public health sector for a number of years, preferably in the area of adult psychopathology. After looking at all my options I have decided to apply to your university for a number of reasons. Your delivery of materials, activities, and discussion opportunities enables students to learn their own pace, combining work and study. The sheer number to topics covered in your programmes, allows for wide choice of career options from which to choose. Your institution also provides access to huge amount of facilities such as dedicated departmental computers an observation laboratory, a psychophysiology laboratory and specialist research software.