Psychology Level 3

• Course Code: OCN138
• Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Pursue a career in psychology and learn from home!

Gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Psychology.

No prior knowledge is required, which makes this level 3 course perfect for anybody with an interest in this field.

Examine the way in which human actions can be explained, evaluate how we form impressions of people and consider the processes of social facilitation and social influence, including child-parent conditioning. Explore different human responses, the nature of sensation and perception, the process of memory and much more!

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

The course consists of 23 units over eight modules;

Module 1: Introduction

• Unit 1 - What is Psychology?
• Unit 2 - Different Approaches to Psychology
• Unit 3 - Research in Psychology

Module 2: Emotion

• Unit 4 - Signs of Emotion
• Unit 5 - Theories of Emotion
• Unit 6 - Stress and Anxiety

Module 3: Perception

• Unit 7 - Sensation and Perception
• Unit 8 - Factors Affecting Perception

Module 4: Memory

• Unit 9 - Why Do We Remember?
• Unit 10 - Remembering and Forgetting
• Unit 11 - The Reliability of Memory
• Unit 12 - Classical and Operant Conditioning
• Unit 13 - Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
• Unit 14 - Other Kinds of Learning

Module 5: Learning

• Unit 12 - Classical and Operant Conditioning
• Unit 13 - Other Kinds of Learning

Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour

• Unit 15 - Parent-Child Interaction
• Unit 16 - Attachment and Separation
• Unit 17 - Sexual Development and Gender Identity

Module 7: Social Perception

• Unit 18 - Impressions of People
• Unit 19 - Prejudice and Discrimination
• Unit 20 - Reducing Prejudice

Module 8: Social Influence

• Unit 21 - Social Pressure on the Individual
• Unit 22 - Group Norms and Conformity
• Unit 23 - Conformity to Roles and Obedience

Course Duration

The home learning Psychology course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

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