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Level 3
Access to Higher Education | Diploma in Psychology and Counselling | LASER Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
This one year course aims to prepare you for university-level academic study.
During the course you will find out the answers to question such as:
Why do we forget things? How important are our childhood experiences? What causes mental illness? How does stress affect our health? Can criminals be reformed?
You will discover the practical application of psychology to many areas of everyday life and learn essential academic skills such as essay writing and how to carry out scientific research.
Please note you must be aged 19 or older to join this course.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You must have a GCSE grade 9-4 (A* – C) in English and Maths.
You will be required to attend an interview with a member of the department.
Additionally, in the first term, you will complete a unit that will guide you through the UCAS application process and help you choose a course that is right for you.
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Neuro-Psychology
- Bio-Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Criminal Investigations and Criminal Justice
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology and Mental Health
- Psychology and Therapy
- The Effects of Stress
- Applied Stress Management
- Extended Independent Academic Study
- Reviewing & Planning for the Future
- Personal Organisation and Time Management
- Essay Skills
- Research Skills for Academic study
- Using ICT
Written assignments, presentations and exams.