Certificate Level 4 Psychology

Qualification Title: Certificate Level 4 Psychology

Level: 4

ECTS: 60

Progression routes: Level 5 Diploma in Psychology, Employment in an associated profession.

Qualification Overview

The aim of the Level 4 Diploma in Psychology qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology. Learners will be introduced to historical and contemporary approaches to psychology, including biopsychology, social and developmental psychology, attachment theories, human memory processes, and contemporary research and investigation methods.

Units

  • The Scope of Psychology
  • Social and Developmental Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • The Development of Psychological Attachments
  • Processes of Human Memory
  • Research Methods and Investigating Psychology

Certificate Level 5 Psychology

Qualification Title: Certificate Level 5 Psychology

Level: 5

ECTS: 60

Progression routes: QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma, University to complete a First Degree, Employment in an associated profession.

Qualification Overview

The overall aims of the Level 5 Diploma in Psychology qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology. The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas and focus on how our understanding of psychology is applied today.

Units

  • 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

Certificate Level 5 Extended Psychology

Qualification Title: Certificate Level 5 Extended Psychology

Level: 5

ECTS: 120

Progression routes: QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma, University to complete a First Degree, Employment in an associated profession.

Qualification Overview

The Extended Diploma is a combination of both the Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas. All aims and outcomes are duplicated. Completing the Extended Diploma has a value of 120 credits, equivalent to a Foundation Degree, and as such allows access to the final year at one of our University partners for a related Honours Degree.

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

Certificate Level 7 Psychology

Qualification Title: Certificate Level 7 Psychology

Level: 7

ECTS: 60

Progression routes: Level 8 Diploma, University to complete a Master’s Degree, Employment in an associated profession.

Qualification Overview

The aim of the Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is to provide learners with an understanding of the main cognitive functions such as perception, executive functions, language, attention, and their role in psychology. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in psychology.

Units

  • Psychoanalysis and Mental Health
  • Exploring Psychology
  • Cognitive and Biological Psychology
  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Social and Cultural Psychology and Psychology of Human Development
  • Rehabilitation Psychology