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Introduction to Psychology QLS Level 2

Course Code

ABC012

Would you like to have a better understanding of the way the mind works before putting it into practice as a career? Then this Introduction to Psychology QLS Level 2 course could be perfect for you.

  • Understand the principles of psychology and its role in society.
  • Understand the relationship between psychology and social, cultural, and scientific issues.
  • Understand the moral (ethical) issues in psychology.
  • Understand how scientific evidence used in psychology.

Course overview

What is a psychologist?

A psychologist is someone who helps people learn healthy ways to handle mental health problems. They study and help treat people’s social, emotional, and cognitive processes and behaviours. They do this by evaluating and understanding their clients’ thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Psychologists do this by identifying behavioural and emotional patterns, diagnosing disorders, making referrals, and coming up with appropriate treatment plans.

You’ll learn about how people behave, how memory works, and how personalities develop, and when you have finished, you’ll be ready to study psychology at a higher level. 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!

This course is aimed at those who wish to gain basic knowledge and understanding of psychology as a scientific discipline. It will also be of interest to anyone wanting to know more about the way people behave, memory, and learning or for those who wish to study psychology at higher levels.

What next?

There are several avenues you can go down once you have successfully completed this course. You could take a look at our other psychology courses, or you could further your education by studying a psychology degree at university if you go on to undertake a Level 3 course. If you want to work in psychology using your Introduction to Psychology Level 2 qualification, here are just a few of the jobs you could explore (depending on your credentials):

  • Counselling psychologist
  • Educational psychologist
  • Sport and exercise psychologist
  • Occupational psychologist
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Forensic psychologist

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.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 60 hours.

Course Outcome

Introduction to Psychology Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Course content

Extra info

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 60 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 online, whichever you choose. 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. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We 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 License Scheme website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

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