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The Level 5 Diploma In Psychology is 24 months. If You Choose The Fast Track Route It's 16 Months. Thus, you can earn the diploma and top-up the degree in little as 24 - 36 months of study.
The Level 5 Diploma In Psychology is 24 months. If You Choose The Fast Track Route It's 16 Months. Thus, you can earn the diploma and top-up the degree in little as 24 - 36 months of study.
The Level 5 Diploma In Psychology is accredited by OfQual, a department of the UK govenment, and awarded by OTHM. It is on the UK's Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. To top-up the bachelor's degree you'll advance directly to final year/s of your selected university in the US, UK and Canada. You may also opt to study by distance learning but travel for field trips and attend your graduation ceremony. As a Learner on this award, you will study Online, Face-to-Face in Kingston, or Distance Learning. A diploma and degree in Psychology can take as little as 24 - 36 months of study.
PSYCHOLOGY | OVERVIEW
The objective of the Level 5 Extended 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.
The Level 4 units introduce relevant topics that lay the foundation for learning. 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.
The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas and focus on how our understanding of psychology is applied today. Learners will develop and enhance their skills in the following areas: mental health and psychopathology, cognitive psychology, visual perception, the diversity of addiction, social psychology with a focus on pro and anti-social behaviour, individual differences relating to criminology, intelligence and personality as well as becoming aware of contemporary debates and issues in the field of Psychology.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree), then transfer directly to the final year(s) of university to top-up the bachelor's degree. Following successful completion of the course, learners will have a well-rounded knowledge of psychology, which can be applied to further study and a wide range of careers associated with the subject: advertising, marketing, career counselling, education, the health professions, human resources, management, police and social services etc
The objective of the Level 5 Extended 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.
The Level 4 units introduce relevant topics that lay the foundation for learning. 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.
The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas and focus on how our understanding of psychology is applied today. Learners will develop and enhance their skills in the following areas: mental health and psychopathology, cognitive psychology, visual perception, the diversity of addiction, social psychology with a focus on pro and anti-social behaviour, individual differences relating to criminology, intelligence and personality as well as becoming aware of contemporary debates and issues in the field of Psychology.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree), then transfer directly to the final year(s) of university to top-up the bachelor's degree. Following successful completion of the course, learners will have a well-rounded knowledge of psychology, which can be applied to further study and a wide range of careers associated with the subject: advertising, marketing, career counselling, education, the health professions, human resources, management, police and social services etc
Duration Of Study |
Levels |
College Credit |
Equivalency |
Months 1-8 |
Level 4 Higher National Certificate / Certificate of Higher Education |
120 Credits |
Level 4 HNC on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) is equivalent to Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. Level 4 qualifications allow learners to gain practical operational training for entry level in a respective field of study. |
Months 9-16 |
Level 5 Higher National Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Higher Education |
120 Credits |
Level 5 HND on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) is equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. Level 5 qualifications allow learners to demonstrate supervisory management in their respective fields. |
Months 17-24 |
Level 6 / BA Honours Degree |
120 Credits |
For the bachelor’s degree, there are established agreements with a number of UK and overseas universities. Upon request, an credentialing agencies like the UCJ in Jamaica, and WES in the US and Canada can confirm the entry point into the bachelor’s degree. Level 6 qualifications prepare the learners for management positions in their fields. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN LIVE, STUDY AND WORK ABROAD FOR THREE YEARS ON THE DEGREE TOP-UP
COURSE OUTLINE
A college year is eight months, and level 5 is covered in 24 Months. The fast track program is 16 months. Credits from this program will guarantee direct entry to the final year(s) of university for the bachelor’s degree top-up. There are approximately 16 modules with 240 credits.
Level 4 units:
START DATES
Online and face-To-face classes will start in January, February, May, June, September and October of each year. Distance learners can start classes in any month of the year. Below you'll see the course outline, assessment methods and entry requirements for the program.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
The level 4 & 5 qualifications are delivered online, distance, and face-to-face in Kingston using lectures, tutorials, seminars, and web based activities. All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
The assessments on this program are assignment-based, and are not timetabled examinations. Among the assessment types are: Research Reports, Essays, Debates, Fact Sheets, PowerPoint Presentation, Editorials etc.
A college year is eight months, and level 5 is covered in 24 Months. The fast track program is 16 months. Credits from this program will guarantee direct entry to the final year(s) of university for the bachelor’s degree top-up. There are approximately 16 modules with 240 credits.
Level 4 units:
- The Scope of Psychology (20 credits)
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
- Biopsychology (20 credits)
- The Development of Attachments (20 credits)
- Processes of Human Memory (20 credits)
- Research Methods and Investigating Psychology (20 credits)
- Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia (20 credits)
- Individual Differences: Intelligence; Personality and Criminology (20 credits)
- Visual Perception (20 credits)
- Social Psychology: pro and anti-social behaviour (20 credits)
- The Diversity of Addiction (20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology (20 credits)
START DATES
Online and face-To-face classes will start in January, February, May, June, September and October of each year. Distance learners can start classes in any month of the year. Below you'll see the course outline, assessment methods and entry requirements for the program.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
The level 4 & 5 qualifications are delivered online, distance, and face-to-face in Kingston using lectures, tutorials, seminars, and web based activities. All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
The assessments on this program are assignment-based, and are not timetabled examinations. Among the assessment types are: Research Reports, Essays, Debates, Fact Sheets, PowerPoint Presentation, Editorials etc.
PROGRAM CREDITS
The Level 4 and level 5 qualifications are equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Each level consists of 120 credits with a total of 240 Credits. Completing level 5 can enable our learners to progress directly to final year of university to top-up the bachelor's degree.
REQUESTING COURSE EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Course exemptions can be granted to Applicants with Associate Degree, Level 4 or L5 higher education diplomas in comparable subject areas. Exemptions may also be granted to Applicants with verified work experience in the same field. Learn more here
The Level 4 and level 5 qualifications are equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Each level consists of 120 credits with a total of 240 Credits. Completing level 5 can enable our learners to progress directly to final year of university to top-up the bachelor's degree.
REQUESTING COURSE EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Course exemptions can be granted to Applicants with Associate Degree, Level 4 or L5 higher education diplomas in comparable subject areas. Exemptions may also be granted to Applicants with verified work experience in the same field. Learn more here
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The regular admission requirement for Undergraduate Studies at AimU is any ONE of the following:
- SAT with a score of 950, OR
- GED with passing grade, OR
- Four (4) CXC/GCE Subjects at Grades 1, 2 & 3. English Language is a pre-requisite, OR
- Mature students over age 25 with 3 IGCE/CSEC Subjects may apply if they have three years of valid work experience OR
- Mature students over age 30 with five years of full-time work experience in this area can be considered if documented evidence of ability and job skills can be verified
Students who do not meet any of the entry requirements may prepare in three months for the US High School Diploma (GED). Test results are ready 24 hours after the online exams. GED is accepted for college admission and employment in all 50 US States and Canada.
TUITION AND FEES | LEVELS 4 & 5
Eight (8) Months is one college year, and Levels 4 and 5 can be completed in 16 Months or 24 Months
24-MONTH PROGRAM | REGULAR PATHWAY
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
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16-MONTH | FAST TRACK PROGRAMS
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
The tuition for Level 5 programs is $4,460. This may be paid in full or financed. Financing will allow you to break the fees in equal annual payments, or into semester, term, and bi-semester payments. You will also pay Assessment and Certification Fee of GBP225 in year one, and GBP225 in year two. External fees are NOT included in the quoted tuition for the program. This is an external fee for level 4 and 5 made to the UK awarding body and can be modified at their discretion. Late entry is GBP50. If you have difficulty in managing the tuition, you can apply for AimU's Pay-Go Student Financing Program with forty months to complete the tuition.
24-MONTH PROGRAM | REGULAR PATHWAY
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
- Annual-Payments (USD1,500 per year)
- Semester-Payments (USD$800 twice per college year)
- Term Payments (USD560 three times per college year)
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16-MONTH | FAST TRACK PROGRAMS
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
- Annual Payments (US$2,250 per year)
- Semester Payments (US$1,200 twice per college year)
- Three-Payments (US$800 three times per college year)
The tuition for Level 5 programs is $4,460. This may be paid in full or financed. Financing will allow you to break the fees in equal annual payments, or into semester, term, and bi-semester payments. You will also pay Assessment and Certification Fee of GBP225 in year one, and GBP225 in year two. External fees are NOT included in the quoted tuition for the program. This is an external fee for level 4 and 5 made to the UK awarding body and can be modified at their discretion. Late entry is GBP50. If you have difficulty in managing the tuition, you can apply for AimU's Pay-Go Student Financing Program with forty months to complete the tuition.
SEE OTHER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT AimU
We offer programs across a several sector subject areas:
We offer programs across a several sector subject areas:
- OTHML5 Accounting And Business
- OTHML5 Business And Management
- BTECL5 Business Studies (General)
- OTHML5 Education and Training Management
- OTHML5 Health And Social Care
- OTHML5 Information Technology
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Aviation (w. Airline & Airport Operations Management, Flight Attending, Airport Passenger Services etc.)
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Destination Management
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Events
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Sustainable Management
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Tour Operations
- OTHML5 Psyhology
- OTHML5 Tourism and Hospitality Management
