Psychology - Advanced

Psychology - Advanced

About the Psychology – Advanced Certificate

One step up from the psychology certificate, this qualification promises to provide students with an even more in-depth insight into the workings of the human mind. Students will begin by studying the different approaches to psychology. They will then move on to learn about everything from obedience and social influence to moral development and emotional behaviours.

On top of this, students will also develop knowledge of the practical elements of psychology. Modules on research methods, research issues and data analysis will help our learners to understand how psychological studies are conducted and evaluated. This online course is approximately 140 hours long, but our learners are encouraged to take all the time they need, up to a year.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed for anyone with an interest in psychology. Whether you have completed the psychology course and want to broaden your understanding, or you want develop professionally in your current role, home study can help you on your way.

What happens after the course?

By the end of this course you will have a strong understanding of the fundamental aspects of psychology. If you want to be a psychologist, you may choose to embark on further study and work towards your undergraduate degree.

Alternatively, you may plan to use your new found knowledge to progress in your current position. A psychological knowledge can help you in a number of careers; especially careers which involve working with people. These include:

• Youth worker
• Counsellor
• Teacher

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Module One: Perspectives in Psychology

This is your introduction to the subject of psychology. It gives you a taste of the different approaches, some of which will be covered in more detail in later modules.

Unit 1 What is Psychology?

Unit 2 The Biological Approach

Unit 3 Behaviourist and Cognitive Approaches

Unit 4 Person-centred Approaches

Unit 5 Methods and Debate in Psychology

Module Two: Social Psychology

This is the first major approach we will cover in detail. We are considering the ways in which we look at the behaviour of others, and ourselves. There are five topics to cover in this module.

Unit 6 Attitudes

Unit 7 Social Influence

Unit 8 Obedience

Unit 9 Social Cognition

Unit 10 Applied Social Psychology

Module Three: Cognitive Psychology & its Applications

This is the third module of the course, and we will be looking at the way in which humans process information.

Unit 11 Perception

Unit 12 Attention

Unit 13 Remembering

Unit 14 Forgetting

Unit 15 Language

Unit 16 Thinking

Unit 17 Problem-Solving and Artificial Intelligence

Module Four: Child Development

Here we will be looking at human development throughout the life span. There are five areas to be covered in this part of the course.

Unit 18 Issues in Child Development

Unit 19 Cognitive Development

Unit 20 The Development of Language and Communication

Unit 21 Social Perception

Unit 22 Moral Development

Module Five: The Psychology of A Typical Behaviour

This module covers four main areas.

Unit 23 The Definition and Diagnosis of A Typical Behaviour

Unit 24 Treatments of A Typical Behaviour

Unit 25 Emotional Disorders

Module Six: Research Methods

Research methods are required throughout the course, particularly in your project work. This section may be tackled at any point in your studies and should be used for reference purposes throughout.

Unit 26 Research Methods

Unit 27 Research Issues

Unit 28 Data Analysis

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Psychology - Advanced.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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