Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology

About this programme

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation and advanced understanding of psychology. This programme introduces learners to key areas such as the scope of psychology, social and developmental psychology, biopsychology, psychological attachments, human memory, research methods, depression, schizophrenia, visual perception, addiction, criminology, personality, intelligence, and contemporary debates in psychology. Students will learn how psychology explains human thinking, behaviour, relationships, mental health conditions, and social actions. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to continue higher studies or develop careers in psychology, counselling, education, healthcare, social care, human resources, criminology, or related fields. Units • The Scope of Psychology • Social and Developmental Psychology • Biopsychology • The Development of Psychological Attachments • Processes of Human Memory • Research Methods and Investigating Psychology • Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia • Visual Perception in a Psychological Context • Social Psychology: Pro and Anti-Social Behaviour • The Diversity of Addiction • Individual Differences: Intelligence, Personality and Criminology • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology

What you will learn

• Understand the key methodological issues and theories in social psychology. • Understand the main theoretical views in cognition and development. • Understand the structure and function of the nervous system. • Understand the location of the nervous system in the brain. • Understand the learning theory of attachment. • Understand the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia. • Understand the concepts of criminological psychology. • Understand the explanations for substance abuse and dependence. • Understand the contribution of debates to the field of psychology.

Entry requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years or above. • Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification. • Students with A/L, Level 3, Level 4, diploma, foundation, or relevant academic qualification can apply. • Students working in relevant fields such as psychology, counselling, education, healthcare, social care, HR, community support, or criminology-related roles can also apply. • Applicants with considerable relevant experience but no formal qualifications may be considered after an interview.