EDI Level 3 Diploma in Psychology

Course Details

We humans are a complex race with fascinating habits and behaviour. If you are a people observer you will find the Diploma in Psychology truly enthralling. Psychology is a science of mind and conduct and understanding people.

The EDI Level 3 Diploma in Psychology will enable you to develop a comprehension of psychology. You will learn to view how people's actions can be explained on a variety of levels, how psychology has common ground with other sciences, tell the difference between a physiologist and a psychiatrist and compare common sense with psychological approaches.

Psychology is fast becoming a popular subject with over 40,000 students a year studying psychology in the UK.

The skills you learn on the psychology course are not restricted to one sector though. Many of the skills you learn can be used in a multitude of industries as you will have skills in communication, independent learning, critical thinking and numeracy. Because the Diploma in Psychology covers such wide range of topics you could also consider careers in market research, accounting and academic circles.

Qualifications

Once you have finished the course you will be awarded the EDI Level 3 Diploma in Psychology.

In order to achieve the Diploma in Psychology you need to study the 6 different modules and complete the 4 assignments that have been set throughout the training. Each time you complete an assignment you should send it to your personal tutor for assessment. Your tutor will assess your progress and provide you with feedback and guidance if required. The EDI Diploma in Psychology does not require you to sit an exam. Your success will be based on your completed assignments.

EDI are a leading awarding organisation in the UK vocational sector. Being awarded the EDI Diploma in Psychology will boost your CV and job prospects with potential employers. Not only will it demonstrate you have the necessary skills to undertake a role in Psychology, it also shows you are committed to your own self development.

Students are advised to check that the study path that they are following and the course they have chosen is going to lead to the correct qualification for the occupation they intend to use it in. Should you have any doubts you can get the relevant advice from local authorities and sector skills councils.

Study Plan

Module 1: Introduction

Unit 1 - What is Psychology?
Unit 2 - Different Approaches to Psychology
Unit 3 - Research in Psychology

Module 2: Emotion

Unit 4 - Signs of Emotion
Unit 5 - Theories of Emotion
Unit 6 - Stress and Anxiety

Module 3: Perception

Unit 7 - Sensation and Perception
Unit 8 - Factors Affecting Perception

Module 4: Memory

Unit 9 - Why Do We Remember?
Unit 10 - Remembering and Forgetting
Unit 11 - The Reliability of Memory

Module 5: Learning

Unit 12 - Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 13 - Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 14 - Other Kinds of Learning

Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour

Unit 15 - Parent-Child Interaction
Unit 16 - Attachment and Separation
Unit 17 - Sexual Development and Gender Identity

Module 7: Social Perception

Unit 18 - Impressions of People
Unit 19 - Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit 20 - Reducing Prejudice

Module 8: Social Influence

Unit 21 - Social Pressure on the Individual
Unit 22 - Group Norms and Conformity
Unit 23 - Conformity to Roles and Obedience

Study Details

The idea of learning at home is that you have the flexibility to learn at a pace to suit you and that fits in with the other aspects of your life. The Diploma in Psychology is designed to allow you to learn in this manner and the modules have been put in an order that will introduce you to the topic and then gradually build up your knowledge module by module.
You do not have to know anything about psychology to start this course but you can rest assured you will have enough knowledge to take a professional EDI qualification by the end of the course.

There are six study units in the Psychology Diploma. Whilst study the modules you will be required to complete four assignments. Your assignments will be used towards your final certification and also provide your tutor with an opportunity to assess your progress and provide you with feedback.

It is anticipated that the duration of the course should be approximately 120 hours of study time.