Diploma in Psychology
Psychology is the science of the mind and human behaviour, and is a source of support for individuals and communities facing mental health challenges. The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology has been designed to provide you with an introduction to mental states and processes, and the ways they affect human behaviour.
Through your studies, you will develop your knowledge of psychology through evidence-based research and critical thinking exercises. You’ll build upon your capacity to use scientific literature to solve problems, and develop the strong communication skills necessary to excel in this field.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have the skills to apply your newfound knowledge and capabilities to community and workplace settings, or pursue further study in psychology.
Mode of learning
Your learning experiences will be online or via other flexible delivery mechanisms.You will experience a broad mix of study modes, including lectures, tutorials,and individual and collaborative group work.
Your assessment will be in the form of a mixture of written and oral assessments and presentations, both independently and as a group.
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes Statement
Upon completion of this Diploma, you will have made progress towards achieving the following program learning outcomes. Each of these is developed in much greater depth in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) program:
PLO1: Apply evidence-based knowledge to further learning and to improve personal practice
PLO2: Apply critical thinking to use research findings in making decisions within a global and local context.
PLO3: Develop a capacity to use scientific literature to solve problems relevant to the practice of psychology
PLO4: Develop communication skills enabling professional work practices as a team, or as an individual.
Approach to learning and assessment
Your learning experiences will be online and they will involve activities such as lectures, tutorials,and individual and online collaborative group work. The assessment in most courses is undertaken through a mixture of continual assessment. You will be assessed by a variety of methods as appropriate to the material being taught and the skills being acquired. Written assessments, assignments, oral and written individual and group presentations are examples of the types of assessments used.
Major course contents
|
Course Title |
Credit Points |
Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Psychology | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |
| Psychology of Social Life | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |
| Applied Psychology Topics | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |
| Psychology of Everyday Thinking | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |
| Foundations of Psychology | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |
| Environmental Psychology | 12 | Sri Lanka, Geneva, Dubai Campus |