Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Psychology

The aim of the Level 4 Diploma in Psychology qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology. Learners will be introduced to historical and contemporary approaches to psychology, including biopsychology, social and developmental psychology, attachment theories, human memory processes and contemporary research and investigation methods.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Psychology provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

• The Scope of Psychology
• Social And Developmental Psychology
• Biopsychology
• The Development of Psychological Attachments
• Processes Of Human Memory
• Research Methods and Investigating Psychology

1. Understand the key methodological issues and theorising in social psychology.
    
2. Understand the main theoretical v views in cognition and development.
    
3. Understand the structure and function of the nervous system and the system’s location in the  brain.
    
4. Understand learning theory of attachment.

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

In certain circumstances, applicants with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the qualification.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK higher education postgraduate programmes. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.