Level 5 Diploma in Psychology

Program Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Psychology builds upon foundational psychological knowledge, providing learners with advanced understanding of mental health, personality theory, applied psychology and research methodology. The programme prepares learners for professional roles in psychology or progression to higher-level postgraduate study.

📚 Course Units

Core Units

• Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health
• Applied Psychology
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organisational Psychology

📋 Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 4 in Psychology or a related discipline;
• Learners who have work experience in a relevant sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in psychology.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

• Understand the classification and treatment of psychological disorders.
• Apply psychological principles to real-world settings.
• Analyse personality theories and individual differences.
• Conduct advanced research using appropriate methodology.
• Understand the relationship between psychology and health.
• Apply psychological principles in organisational contexts.