Our Level 2 Certificate in Psychology is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience in developing your study skills and the very interesting subject of psychology.
You will be learning about the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise Psychology.
This course is intended to offer progression to higher level study in
Psychology and also to a range of other Social Sciences, Humanities and Care
courses.
The aims of the qualification are to enable you:
- To provide a range of academic study skills in Psychology at an introductory level as the basis for a range of related progression options
- To introduce a number of substantive areas, basic concepts and theories within Psychology
- To provide an introductory level of application of Psychology to a number
of issues in areas of interest
Start Date: 14/1/25
Tuesdays 9.00am-3.30pm
Hamilton Campus Birkenhead.
Relevant Level 1 qualification or minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above.
Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or satisfactory reference.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
You will build up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. All your work will be internally assessed and verified by the teaching team and then externally verified by the awarding body Ascentis.
You will complete two units:
- Application of Psychological Concepts
- Definition and Illustration of Psychological concepts
- Level 3 Access to Psychology (along with Maths and English at Level 2)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Foundation year 0 (With Level 2 English and Maths)
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Starting 14th January 2025 - Ending - 3rd June 2025
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If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £811.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form