Psychology
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Psychology
Starting dates and places
University of Greenwich offers this product as a default in the following regions: N/A
Description
This diploma, accredited by the British Psychological Society, offers students with a good first degree in a non-psychology specialisation and at least 60 credits (or equivalent) in psychology at honours level the opportunity to develop knowledge of the core areas of psychology.
Students also receive a strong grounding in psychological research methods. This component focuses on learning how psychological research is conducted, analysed and reported through a series of guided learning exercises, culminating in an independent research project. Students receive carefully designed tutorial support for the duration of the programme.
Students develop a strong understanding of psychology as a di…
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This diploma, accredited by the British Psychological Society, offers students with a good first degree in a non-psychology specialisation and at least 60 credits (or equivalent) in psychology at honours level the opportunity to develop knowledge of the core areas of psychology.
Students also receive a strong grounding in psychological research methods. This component focuses on learning how psychological research is conducted, analysed and reported through a series of guided learning exercises, culminating in an independent research project. Students receive carefully designed tutorial support for the duration of the programme.
Students develop a strong understanding of psychology as a discipline and acquire a range of skills, including critical thinking and analytical and research skills. They complete the programme able to evaluate, interpret and integrate arguments, evidence and empirical findings. They also have skills that are appropriate to psychology as a discipline and suitable for a diverse range of employment opportunities.
Aims of the programme
- To teach students a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and the complex interactions between these
- To foster students' understanding of real-life applications of theory to the full range of experience and behaviour
- To help them to develop a range of research skills and methods for investigating experience and behaviour, culminating in an ability to conduct research independently
- To develop their knowledge, leading to an ability to appreciate and critically evaluate theory, research findings and applications
Content
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology: Current Social Issues
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology Project
Whilst this programme is graduate level entry it is not a postgraduate programme as it is a level 6 qualification.
For information on the ELQ status of this programme please log on to www.gre.ac.uk/finance/elq.
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