1Course Overview
Psychology Level 3
Course code: OSC1019
Psychology is the study of the mind and how it influences human thought and behaviour.
- Psychology is a truly fascinating subject which investigates human behaviour at the levels of the individual and wider society
- No prior knowledge of psychology is required, which makes this level 3 course perfect for anybody with a new interest in this field
- Explore different human responses, the nature of sensation and perception, memory processes and much more
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.
You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
2Course Content
Unit 1: Defining Psychology
- Introduction
- Psychology practice and approaches
- Behaviourism
- Classification of psychology
Unit 2: Research Methods in Psychology
- Qualitative or quantitative
- Ethical considerations
- Experimental and non-experimental methods
- Analysing and presenting data
Unit 3: Psychological Abnormality
- The Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
- Personality disorders
Unit 4: Behaviour and Experience
- The central nervous system
- Sensory processes
- Addictive behaviour
- Drug addiction
- Alcohol addiction
- Smoking addiction
- Motivation
Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology
- Perception
- Attention
- Language acquisition
- Memory
- Development of the shelf
Unit 6: Social Psychology
- Conformity
- Groups and group behaviour
- Altruism
- Pro-social and anti-social behaviour
- Aggression
3Other Information
Assessment
This course is assessed by written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. There is no external examination required.
Course Duration
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
Study Method
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- Comprehensive study guide*
- Open Study College pen and highlighter*
- Student study planner*
- Student notebook*
- Document wallet*
* Not included with the online study option
Are there any additional costs?
No, everything you need is included in the price!
What happens if I lose my course pack?
It’s not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
What if I still have questions?
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
6Reviews
Easy to follow layout of study materials
I'm finding Psychology Level 3 very interesting with an easy to follow layout of study materials. With having a sight disability, I'm studying at an easy pace with the comfort of knowing the support tutor is only an email away, if help is required.
Psychology is something I've been looking into for some time now, with my interests in the human mind and the reasons behind human behaviour. I have been telling my friends and family of this course, which has taken their interest by storm and they have said that they'd be interested in seeing just what Open Study College has to offer.
Right at the start of this course I did get a little puzzled with the lay-out due to never studying from my computer at home (alone with my disability) like this before. So I took it upon myself to contact Open Study College to ask for advice, which was given and greatly appreciated. I am now more confident in myself.
