BSc (Hons) Psychology (Top-up)

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Psychology is one of the fastest growing university subjects around the World, and it is becoming more and more available as a service in the community. With the increasing of social complexity in this face-paced economy, there is an urgent need of qualified psychologists in Singapore.

Both Cardiff Metropolitan University and EASB will be able to provide graduates of Psychology degree employable skills to enter careers to fulfill the needs of the Singapore community.

Programme Objective

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.

Evaluate psychological test

Career

Psychology
Counseling Services
Human Resource
Social Services (eg. Youth Worker)
Training & Education
Health and welfare services
Law Enforcement Officer
Advertising

Delivery Schedule

Quarter 1 29 Jan 2018 - 6 May 2018	Quarter 2 7 May 2018 - 29 Jul 2018	Quarter 3 30 Jul 2018 - 21 Oct 2018	Quarter 4 22 Oct 2018 - 27 Jan 2018
PSY6017 Occupational Psychology	PSY6009 Health Psychology	PSY6002 Clinical Psychology 1	PSY6018 Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
PSY6022 Exercise Psychology	PSY6006 Applied Psychological Testing	PSY6106 Clinical Psychology 2	PSY6024 Applied Psychological Therapies
PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal
Q1 2019	Q2 2019	Q3 2019	Q4 2019
PSY6017 Occupational Psychology	PSY6009 Health Psychology	PSY6002 Clinical Psychology 1	PSY6018 Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
PSY6022 Exercise Psychology	PSY6006 Applied Psychological Testing	PSY6106 Clinical Psychology 2	PSY6024 Applied Psychological Therapies
PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal	PSY6001 Research Dissertation (Project) PSY6107 Project Proposal

Progression Pathway

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Top-up)

Mode & Duration

Full-time: 12 mths
Part-time: 12 mths

Intakes

Jan / May / Jul / Oct

Average Teacher-Student Ratio

1:30

Assessment

Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module.

Modules

1. Health Psychology
- 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.
2. Exercise Psychology
- This module aims to demonstrate the theoretical concepts of exercise psychology for various population and to apply this knowledge in basic exercise prescription.
3. Clinical Psychology 1
- This module aims to broaden understanding of psychological difficulties and mental health. Specifically this will involve: exploring the concept of "normality" and "abnormality" in relation to psychological health; examining and critically evaluating the explanations proposed for the aetiologies of various psychological disorders; developing and understanding of the prevalence of psychological disorders and difficulties. The course also aims to explore the evidence base underpinning Clinical Psychological interventions: evaluating the treatment approaches available for specific psychological disorders; providing a framework for students to research their particular areas of interest in clinical psychology; evaluating the concept of evidence based practice, and its applicability to clinical psychology.
4. Applied Psychological Testing
- 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. It helps the students to understand the procedures involved in reliability and validity testing and enable the student to put into practice reliability and validity testing procedures.
5. Contemporary Issues in Psychology 2
- The module aims to explore contemporary social issues through the application of psychological theory. It introduces areas of current social concern. This module also explores how psychological knowledge helps understand social issues and develop critical thinking skills through the application of psychological theories to social issues.
6. Project Proposal
- This module aims to foster an independent approach to research and enable students to research an area of interest in sufficient detail so as to undertake the research later
7. Research Dissertation
- 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 tests empirical issues of personal and psychological interest. Student gain experience in how research findings can be analysed, interpreted and reported.
8. Applied Psychological Therapies
- This module explores the relationship between effective counseling skills and behaviour change. It also improves student
9. Occupational Psychology
- 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 and discuss the impact of various factors on employee relations and motivation.
10. Clinical Psychology 2
- The module aims to broaden understanding of psychological difficulties and mental health. Specifically this will involve: develop an understanding of assessment and the processes involved; develop an understanding of the clinical application from theory and knowledge to practice; develop an understanding of the prevalence of psychological disorders and the impact on individuals and society.

Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology

Diploma in Applied Psychology

Details: Last Updated: 17 July 2018

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International students
Full-Time
Tuition Fees	S$ 13,400
Examination Fees	S$ 1,800
Application and Enrolment	S$ 450
Administrative Fee	S$ 1,000
Study Material	S$ 600
TOTAL	S$ 17,250

Singaporean / PR
Full-Time		Part-Time
Tuition Fees	S$ 13,800	Tuition Fees	S$ 13,800
Examination Fees	S$ 1,600	Examination Fees	S$ 1,600
Application and Enrolment	S$ 150	Application and Enrolment	S$ 150
Administrative Fee	S$ 500	Administrative Fee	S$ 500
Study Material	S$ 600	Study Material	S$ 600
TOTAL	S$ 16,650	TOTAL	S$ 16,650

Medical Insurance		Waived
FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge		Waived
Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information)

Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from August 2014. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved.