Advanced Psychology

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 on of the following:

GCSE Psychology grade A-B
Study House Diploma in psychology
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 Validation

This course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 6 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification.

The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR.

OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications.

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
Unit 9 Social cognition
Unit 10 Applied social psychology

Module 3 – Cognitive Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment C]

Unit 11 Perception
Unit 12 Attention
Unit 13 Remembering
Unit 14 Forgetting
Unit 15 Language
Unit 16 Thinking
Unit 17 Problem solving & artificial intelligence

Module 4 – Child Development [Tutor Marked Assignment D]

Unit 18 Issues in child development
Unit 19 Cognitive development
Unit 20 Development of language & communication
Unit 21 Social perception
Unit 22 Moral development

Module 5 – Psychology & Atypical Behaviour [Tutor Marked Assignment E]

Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour
Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour
Unit 25 Emotional disorders

Module 6 – Research Methods [Tutor Marked Assignment F]

Unit 26 Research methods
Unit 27 Research issues
Unit 28 Data Analysis

Glossary of terms