Diploma in Psychology (Towards ECTS)

Introduction

This programme offers graduates the real opportunity to apply psychology skills and knowledge into a challenging and continually changing environment. This course combines people, providing knowledge and skills, which are in demand throughout the modern world.

Psychology is commonly defined as 'scientific' study of human behaviour and cognitive processes. Broadly the programme focuses on the different branches of psychology, and if they are indeed scientific. The major features of a science in psychology is in fact a definable subject matter - from conscious human thought to human and non-human behaviour, then to all those that leads to cognitive processes eventually as human behaviour.

It is important that those who are essentially interested in human behaviour know something about psychology - what is available, and how it can be used to help people. To do this, we need to understand how people perceive, remember, feel, think, communicate and solve problems; this is the domain of psychology.

We do not expect any background in psychology but intend to take you, step by step, to a level of understanding and expertise, which will be very valuable in the workplace. Similarly the programme also appeals to students with qualifications in computing and an interest in human behaviour.

At the end of the programme you will have a set of people skills, which are in demand throughout the modern world as our record of graduate employment shows.

Programme Delivery : 18 hrs per module guided instruction

Assessment: 

•  Assignment of a researched referenced nature – 2000 words
• (Estimated input research hrs per module: 90 hours)

Programme Content

BP 101 - Psychology – Theories and Practices

Theories that mould psychology as a discipline – from concepts of structuralism, functionalism, to  Freud's controversies; Pavlovian Behaviourists; the Cognitivists Camp; the Mind-Body Dilemma; and Humanism along with key topics include childhood development, body language, personality, and mental disorders.

BP 102 – Processes of Psychological Communication

Communication processes – encoding, decoding, types as oral and written, concepts of conversation, interview and presentations, reports- APA formats, letters, surveys and questionnaires and minutes.

BP 103 – Principles of Mind and Brain

The workings of the brain and how its influences the human body will be examined in this module. 

BP 104 – Basic Research Methodologies

As with all discipline, research is an important component – this module will lead students to grasp the essence of research as in for psychology through data collection to analysis and interpretation.

BP 201 - Psychology of Human Development

To have an understanding of human development over the life-span from conception to death through three major developmental stages which include child, adolescent and adult development. The module will focus on physical development; cognitive development; and  emotional development and social development. 

BP 202 – Foundations of Social Psychology

To provide an overview of  social influences on behavior - topics include social perception and cognition, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, interpersonal influence and group processes. 

BP 203 – Cognitive Psychology
The science of thinking and understanding – from sensation to complex mental processes.

BP 204 – Principles of Neuro-Psychology

This module explores how brain structure relates to brain function, behavior and cognition in processing visual, auditory, olfactory, taste and touch sensations. 

Total Course Duration

12 Modules, 52 weeks
Day Classes: 5 sessions per week x 3 hours
Evening Classes: 2 Session per week x 3 hours
Total duration: 12 Months

Course Fees:

*Course Fees S$8,800.00
*Local Student Registration Fees S$120.00

*All fees are subjected to GST

Course Fees (International Student):

*Course Fees S$17,500.00
*International Student Registration Fees:

• - Registration Fees S$126.00
• - Student Pass Processing Fees S$260.00
• - Enrolment Fees S$314.00

*All fees are subjected to GST

*Administration Fees of S$75.00 per unit will be charged for students who wish to study additional units after the end of period
*Administration Fees of S$150.00 per unit will be charged to drop units with supporting documents after the enrolment period.