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Advanced Psychology - level 4

Student Profile

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an advanced understanding of principles and practice of Psychology.

Students must have completed an introductory course in a Psychology discipline before undertaking this programme.

Aims

The aims of the course are to enhance students’ knowledge of psychology theory and to develop a broad understanding of theories applied to practical aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour. The course also teaches research methods and interpretation of research data.

Pre-requirements

To register for this course, student MUST have previously completed one of the following: GCSE Psychology grade A-B Other Accredited Diploma in psychology or equivalent. Proof must be provided with registration.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.

Assessment

Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Accreditation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 60 hours of study to complete. Pack/Course Contents Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies:
• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Certification

COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

Module 1 – Perspectives on Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment A]

Unit 1 What is psychology?

Unit 2 The biological approach

Unit 3 Behaviourist & cognitive approaches

Unit 4 Person-centred approaches

Unit 5 Methods and debate in psychology

Module 2 – Social Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment B]

Unit 6 Attitudes

Unit 7 Social influence

Unit 8 Obedience