Psychology QLS 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.

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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.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

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.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Introduction
Psychology practice and approaches
Behaviourism
Classification of psychology

Qualitative or quantitative
Ethical considerations
Experimental and non-experimental methods
Analysing and presenting data

The Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Schizophrenia
Depression
Personality disorders

The central nervous system
Sensory processes
Addictive behaviour
Drug addiction
Alcohol addiction
Smoking addiction
Motivation

Perception
Attention
Language acquisition
Memory
Development of the shelf

Conformity
Groups and group behaviour
Altruism
Pro-social and anti-social behaviour
Aggression

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 from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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