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.