Advanced Psychology Home Study Course

The aim of this course is to enhance your 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.

Qualification

The Advanced Psychology home study course leads to the award Advanced Diploma in Psychology - ASET Level 4. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

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

Glossary of terms

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Advanced Psychology Home Study Course will take around 150 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Advanced Psychology Home Study Course?

Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 345.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £37.50 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Advanced Psychology Home Study Course

ASET Level 4
150 hours

Online payments are made using Paypal - all major credit and debit cards accepted.

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