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
Learning outcomes
• 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.
Eligibility & 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.
