Psychology - Advanced (Level 4)

Psychology - Advanced (Level 4)

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an advanced understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. Students must have completed an introductory course in a Psychology discipline before undertaking this programme.

The aims of the course are to enhance students’ knowledge of psychology theory and to develop a broad understanding of theories applied to practical aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour. The course also teaches research methods and interpretation of research data.

Syllabus:

Module 1 – Perspectives on Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment A]

• Unit 1 What is psychology?
• Unit 2 The biological approach
• Unit 3 Behaviourist & cognitive approaches
• Unit 4 Person-centred approaches
• Unit 5 Methods and debate in psychology

Module 2 – Social Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment B]

• Unit 6 Attitudes
• Unit 7 Social influence
• Unit 8 Obedience
• Unit 9 Social cognition
• Unit 10 Applied social psychology

Module 3 – Cognitive Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment C]

• Unit 11 Perception
• Unit 12 Attention
• Unit 13 Remembering
• Unit 14 Forgetting
• Unit 15 Language
• Unit 16 Thinking
• Unit 17 Problem solving & artificial intelligence

Module 4 – Child Development [Tutor Marked Assignment D]

• Unit 18 Issues in child development
• Unit 19 Cognitive development
• Unit 20 Development of language & communication
• Unit 21 Social perception
• Unit 22 Moral development

Module 5 – Psychology & Atypical Behaviour [Tutor Marked Assignment E]

• Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour
• Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour
• Unit 25 Emotional disorders

Module 6 – Research Methods [Tutor Marked Assignment F]

• Unit 26 Research methods
• Unit 27 Research issues
• Unit 28 Data Analysis

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Psychology - Advanced (Level 4) Course by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• 12 month tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Our Psychology - Advanced (Level 4) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Psychology - Advanced and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.