| Course Name |
Psychology |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
59469 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Weekend, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing Wednesday 14th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to ...
Hide-Commencing Wednesday 14th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.
During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:
Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
Introduction to TUS Midlands’s operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme
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| Duration |
1 year, 24 weeks
Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm (Online)
Saturdays |
| Course Fee |
Fee €1,000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate – Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate.
Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
any QQI Level 5 (Full award with a minimum of eight modules)
or
Recognition of Prior Learning. (APL/APEL) |
| Mature Applicants |
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) |
| Course Content |
This programme introduces participants to the field of psychology, and provides an understanding of human development.
The main aim of the programme is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology, and to provide them with an understanding of human development. Students will be encouraged to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Introduction to Psychology
Nature of Psychology
Learning and Conditioning
Personality
Social Psychology
Social Thinking: Social Perception / Attribution
Attitudes
Social Influence and small Groups: Conformity, Obedience and Groupthink
Socia...
Hide-Introduction to Psychology
Nature of Psychology
Learning and Conditioning
Personality
Social Psychology
Social Thinking: Social Perception / Attribution
Attitudes
Social Influence and small Groups: Conformity, Obedience and Groupthink
Social Relations: Prejudice, Aggression, Intergroup Relations
Prejudice: Causes and Cures
Developmental Psychology
What is Psychology?
The Psychodynamic Approach to the Development of Personality
Perspectives on Learning
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Social and Emotional Development
Attachment
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| Number of Credits |
20 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression from the Certificate in Psychology programme is on to the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programme which is a full-time programme. Entry criteria to this bachelor is based on an interview covering individuals relevant work experience (typically in the psychology field in excess of 5 years) and Recognition of Prior Learning, a curriculum vitae and completion of the Certificate in Psychology programme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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