STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. No prior knowledge is required.
Module 1: Introduction Unit 1 What is Psychology? Unit 2 Different Approaches to Psychology Unit 3 Research in Psychology Module 2: Emotion Unit 4 Signs of Emotion Unit 5 Theories of Emotion Unit 6 Stress and Anxiety Module 3: Perception Unit 7 Sensation and Perception Unit 8 Factors Affecting Perception Module 4: Memory Unit 9 Why Do We Remember? Unit 10 Remembering and Forgetting Unit 11 The Reliability of Memory Module 5: Learning Unit 12 Classical and Operant Conditioning Unit 13 Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning Unit 14 Other Kinds of Learning Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour Unit 15 Parent-Child Interaction Unit 16 Attachment and Separation Unit 17 Sexual Development and Gender Identity Module 7: Social Perception Unit 18 Impressions of People Unit 19 Prejudice and Discrimination Unit 20 Reducing Prejudice Module 8: Social Influence Unit 21 Social Pressure on the Individual Unit 22 Group Norms and Conformity Unit 23 Conformity to Roles and Obedience DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 120 hours of study.
STUDY PACK Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.
ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.
ACCREDITATION
The course is accredited at level 3 by OCN, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours.
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