The BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies is a Top-up final-year Bachelor degree awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Psychology is one of the fastest growing university disciplines in the world, and is becoming more and more available as a community service. The course gives you a good understanding of psychological perspectives of human behavior and focuses on core areas, such as: cognitive psychology, health psychology, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, exercise psychology, applied psychological therapies, developmental and social psychology including individual differences and quantitative research methods.
The Top-up degree programme, delivered in Singapore by EASB, is aimed at providing and developing employabilty skills and competences that enhances work placement opportunities for aspiring individuals wanting to become professional psychologists.
Each level of study consists of 120 credits, Upon successful completion of 360 credits for all 3 levels, students will be conferred the degree of Bachelor of Science (honors) Psychological Studies.
1. Counselling Psychology
2. Developmental Psychology
3. Foundation of psychology
4. Research Methods in Psychology
5. Social psychology
6. Statistics in Psychology
7. Psychology in Everyday Life
8. Brain and Cognition
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Cognitive Psychology
2. Contemporary Issues in Psychology
3. Developmental Psychology 2
4. Personality and Individual Difference
5. Research and Statistics
6. Social Psychology 2
7. Volunteering and Community Service
8. Cognitive Neuroscience
MODULES: (120 credits)
1. Health Psychology
2. Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
3. Research Dissertation
4. Applied Psychological Testing
5. Culture, Identity and Development
6. Exercise Psychology
7. Clinical Psychology
8. Applied Psychological Therapies
9. Occupational Psychology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Singaporean / PR
2 GCE ‘A’ level with a pass in General Paper;
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5 GCE ‘O’ level with a pass in English;
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EASB Foundation Programme;
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All applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
International Students
High School Certificate or equivalent
or
EASB Foundation Programme
and
Proficiency in English Language
(Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 1 / IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 475)
and
All applicant must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Singaporean / PR
Relevant EASB Diploma
or
Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
and
Must be at least 17 years of age at time of application
International Students
Relevant EASB Diploma
or
Equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution and
and
Proficiency in English Language (Minimum EASB ETEDP Level 2 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500)
and
Must be at least 17 years of age at time of application
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Singaporean / PR
Relevant EASB Advanced Diploma
or
Relevant Polytechnic Diploma
or
An equivalent academic qualification from a recognized higher learning institution
and
At least 18 years of age at time of application
International Students
Relevant EASB Advanced Diploma
or
Relevant Polytechnic Diploma
or
An equivalent academic qualification
and
Proficiency in English Language (Minimum EASB / ETEDP Level 3 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550)
and
At least 18 years of age at time of application
All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Service Tax (GST) of 7%.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
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Appreciate the blend of theories, skills, and experience in everyday practice of psychology.
Apply theories of brain and cognitive psychology to everyday learning, problem solving and human development.
Demonstrate understanding in statistics and research methodology in research work in psychology
Appreciate the application of psychology to the current issues in society
Explain personality development using the different perspectives of personality.
This module aims to explore the importance of psychosocial factors in health and illness and discuss the interactional nature of the mind-body relationship. It introduces theories of health behaviour and discusses their efficacy in informing the design of interventions and bringing about behavioural change. This module also emphasises the importance of communication in therapeutic relationships
The module aims to explore contemporary social issues through application of psychological theory. It introduces areas of current social concern. This module also explore how psychological knowledge helps understand social issues and develop critical thinking skills through application of psychological theories to social issues.
This module aims to introduce students to the main areas of occupational psychology. Students will be able to carry out a job analysis, develop a person specification, identify suitable tools for selection of personnel. Discuss the impact of various factors on employee relations and motivation.
This module aims to foster an independent approach to research, enabling students to gain practical and directly relevant experience in research design and method. It explores further and test empirically issues of personal and psychological interest and students gain experience in how research findings can be analysed, interpreted and reported.
This module explores the relationship between effective counseling skills and behaviour change. It also improves student’s interviewing and counseling skills to promote bahaviour change in others.
This module aims to allow the student to experience the process of designing new psychological tests and encourage the student to evaluate existing psychological instruments. Help the student understand the procedures involved in reliability and validity testing and enable the student to put into practice reliability and validity testing procedures
This module aims to promote an understanding of both cultural and cross cultural psychology. Help student to understand the importance of cultural and historical influences on human development and to identify relevant theories and approaches (eg social constructionism, social representations).
This module aims to demonstrate a knowledge of the theoretical concepts of exercise psychology for various population and to apply that knowledge in basic exercise prescription.
Firstly, this module aims to broaden understanding of psychological difficulties and mental health. Specifically this will involve (i) Exploring the concept of "normality" and "abnormality" in relation to psychological health; (ii) examining and critically evaluating the explanations proposed for the aetiologies of various psychological disorders; (iii) developing and understanding of the prevalence of psychological disorders and difficulties
Secondly, the course aims to explore the evidence base underpinning Clinical Psychological interventions: (i) evaluating the treatment approaches available for specific psychological disorders; (ii) providing a framework for students to research their particular areas of interest in clinical psychology; (iii) evaluating the concept of evidence based practice, and its applicability to clinical psychology.
East Asia Institute of Management, EASB, is in the first batch of PEIs to be awarded the 4-year EduTrust Certification by the Council for Private Education. EduTrust certification recognises PEIs that have robust academic systems and processes, and have attained quality standards in the delivery of education.
EASB has adopted both the escrow bank account and insurance scheme for the protection of total fees paid by all students as required under the EduTrust Certification Scheme.
EASB has in place a mandatory group medical insurance policy as required by the Council for Private Education for all students’ hospitalization and treatment throughout their course duration. In addition, EASB has a group personal accident insurance coverage for all students.
EASB has adopted the standard PEI-student contract.
For more information on EduTrust for Education, please visit our website at www.easb.edu.sg. Alternatively, you can visit the official CPE website at www.cpe.gov.sg
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