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Diploma in Psychology

Diploma in PsychologyCourse Introduction

Psychology is the study of mental events and behaviour and is based on scientific principles. It is mainly concerned with the study and analysis of human behaviour, but also covers some issues relating to the behaviour of animals.

An understanding of psychology is essential for those wishing to pursue a career in the public sector, particularly if they wish to work with people in the caring professions i.e. in education, social services, police and legal work, nursing and those professions supplementary to medicine. A knowledge of psychology and human behaviour is also of great value to those seeking careers in management, commerce and the media.

Awarding Body: The Institute of Commercial Management

Schedule: 2 evenings per week, 6.15-9.30pm + some Saturday mornings

Duration: Offered twice yearly October and February - 1 year part-time

Course Aims & Objectives

Psychology is a valuable subject with relevance to everyday life. It covers not only internal mental events (cognitive and biopsychology), but the complex ways in which people interact with one another and why they might behave in a particular way (social psychology).

Students studying the ICM Diploma in Psychology develop a sound knowledge base, useful skills in thinking and problem solving, enhancing memory, debating controversial issues and carrying out small-scale ethical research. A coursework project is required as part of the Diploma course requiring the use of statistical techniques and good logical and numerical skills.

Course Structure

Part 1
  1. Cognitive Psychology & Human Development
  2. Perspectives in Psychology & Biological Bases of Behaviour
  3. Social Psychology Research Methods & Statistics
Part 2
  1. Abnormal Behaviour & Comparative Psychology
  2. Cognition & Human Development
  3. Perspectives & Biopsychology
  4. Research Project
  5. Social Psychology & Personality

Assessment

Examinations are held in December and June in addition to a coursework project. Successful students will then be awarded an ICM Diploma in Psychology.

Career Opportunities

On completion of this programme, students will be able to pursue a career in a variety of sectors including: the public sector, professions in education, social services, police and legal work, nursing and those professions supplementary to medicine, in management, commerce, marketing and the media.

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