EduQual Diploma in Psychology (SCQF Level 8) (Online).

01Overview

What this programme is.

This Qualification is intended to provide Learners with the opportunity to develop broad and integrative knowledge and skills, together with wider technical knowledge, in the field of Psychology. The Qualification develops a range of concepts, principles, approaches and practices at the national and international levels. Learners will have a wide range of opportunities to become more profound thinkers, able to objectively and critically assess situations, ask tough questions, solve problems, anticipate change and pro-actively implement solutions to meet challenges arising from a range of situations.

The EduQual Diploma in Psychology (SCQF Level 8) is a Qualification equivalent to a Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Qualification at Level 5. It offers Learners the knowledge and skills needed to develop an understanding of the models, tools and techniques used in the field of psychology. The Qualification has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards in psychology, and Learners will be able to develop the competencies they need to enter work in this discipline.

02What you’ll gain

Outcomes for graduates.

• 01Build a coherent and sound foundation in psychology, at a level equivalent to a Higher National Diploma, enabling graduates to choose from a wide range of career options within the psychology discipline
• 02Pursue a specialist interest in psychology and relate this expertise to professional requirements and codes of conduct in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS)
• 03Develop a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to psychology, including those of critical thinking and analytical decision making
• 04Develop and practice the transferable skills necessary for continual personal development and to respond positively to change during careers in psychology
• 05Discuss terminology, concepts, principles and techniques as utilised in psychology
• 06Explain the importance of the social, political, ethical, technological, environmental and global contexts in which psychology organisations operate
• 07Develop the attitudes, skills and abilities necessary to work in an international psychology context and an awareness and appreciation of different cultural values
• 08Prepare for further studies at degree level