This course seeks to offer students further studies in Applied Psychology built upon the foundation provided at the Diploma level in Applied Psychology. It is designed to prepare and develop students academically and socially for successful higher academic studies within the discipline of psychology. Students academic abilities will be moulded to the standard expected of a psychology graduate. Successful completion will qualify students for advanced standing in UWIC psychology degree program.
Each level of study consists of 120 credits. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma, students may advance to the Cardiff Metropolitan University , Bsc(Hons) Psychological Studies.
1. Counselling Psychology
2. Developmental Psychology
3. Foundation of psychology
4. Research Methods in Psychology
5. Social psychology
6. Statistics in Psychology
7. Psychology in Everyday Life
8. Brain& Cognition
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Cognitive Psychology
2. Contemporary Issues in Psychology
3. Developmental Psychology 2
4. Personality and Individual Difference
5. Research and Statistics
6. Social Psychology 2
7. Volunteering and Community Service
8. Cognitive Neuroscience
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Health Psychology
2. Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
3. Research Dissertation
4. Applied Psychological Testing
5. Culture, Identity and Development
6. Exercise Psychology
7. Clinical Psychology
8. Applied Psychological Therapies
9. Occupational Psychology
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
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Graduates will demonstrate an in depth understanding of the scope and focus of the major fields in Applied Psychology.
A student demonstration of high levels of proficiency in advanced research and specific methodology including research planning and implementation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research results, and the presentation and communication of research findings.
Sound awareness of a wide range of research methods and the ethical and social responsibilities of a psychologist.
An ability to enhance wellbeing of clients by applying the professional skills in assessment, counseling, evaluation and intervention with a high degree of proficiency
This course will provide the participants with a thorough understanding of mental processes. Theories and current researches of cognitive science will be presented to the students for their deeper understanding of human behaviour and future application to research and experimentations.
This course keeps the participants up to date with the current developments of
applied psychology. Topics include the diverse fields of child and family development, the psychology of well-being, addiction behaviours, and the various emerging fields of psychology in our time.
The course will take on specific theories to supplement the subjects taken
from Developmental Psychology. Developmental Psychology 2 moves on from the life-span perspective. Each developmental aspect will be taken separately and with more depth. This module focuses more on topics that are relevant to today's trends in developmental sciences such as: child development and the development of special conditions. The students will also learn to apply classic and contemporary developmental theories to explain current issues such as juvenile delinquency and modern family systems.
This course is designed to cover the main theoretical approaches to
the study of individual differences and to critically examine research findings in this area. The focus of the course is on developing an integrated picture of the whole person through understanding of the major facets of personality and how these work together to shape behaviour. Students will also explore the extent to which personality is the outcome of uniquely personal inner dynamics, the extent to which individuals reflect family, social, cultural and technological influences.
This course is designed to cover the methods of research used to answer
psychological questions. It will explore the different research techniques and utilise statistical tools to familiarize oneself with data analysis and the issues that affect decision-making in research. The aims in this unit are to provide a foundation for understanding the process of psychological inquiry and to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically evaluate studies in the psychological literature. Specific emphasis will be placed on interpreting and designing the different models of research in psychology.
This course provides the participants with a more in-depth approach to the theories of social psychology. Each subject in the module is designed to challenge the participants' critical thinking by inviting them to apply the basic theories of social psychology to real life social situations discussed in class. Adding on to the lectures of Social Psychology, Social Psychology 2 adds more theories and utilizes more application and research.
The course introduces students to the actual practice of psychology in the field.
The students will be sent out to explore on the different industries of applied psychology to experience and learn from actual training. In volunteering and community work, the participants will have an opportunity to review and apply all the relevant theories that they have acquired throughout the course.
This course provides a deeper understanding of the fusion of
neuroscience and the cognitive processes. In this module, the participants will gain further knowledge in Neuroscience; identify the different parts and functions of the nervous system and to apply this knowledge in accounting for cognition and behaviour. A comparative approach between animal and human cognition will be made to further enhance each participant’s understanding of the importance and the functions of cognitive neuroscience. Approaching the advance level, the students will learn how to apply the neuro-cognitive perspective in understanding and explaining clinical disorders.
Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module and level to level.
Generally the curriculums for all levels are taught over 4 terms of 12 weeks. Modules are conducted in formal instructor-led classroom sessions where students are introduced to the course discipline. Each term will cover 2-3 modules with 50 contact hours per module. Lectures are 2-hour sessions and Tutorial 3-hour sessions weekly.
Singaporean / PR
Relevant EASBTM Diploma
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Polytechnic Diploma
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Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
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Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
International Students
Relevant EASBTM Diploma
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Polytechnic Diploma
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Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution and
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Proficiency in English Language (Minimum EASBTM ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500)
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Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
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