Diploma in Psychological Studies (College of Allied Educators)

For admission to the Diploma in Psychological Studies programme:

1. Minimum Age Requirement: 16 Years Old
2. Language Proficiency: At least C6 at GCE O Level English
3. Certificate in Child Psychology and Counselling awarded by College of Allied Educators; OR,
4. At least 3 subject (including English) passes with grade C6 and above at GCE O Level subjects.

For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, on a case-by-case basis, they may be required to take on bridging modules FIRST, before enrolling into this course.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The DPSYT programme begins by introducing students to the nature of psychology as a discipline and explaining the different research methods used by psychologists. The students will understand the different fields of psychology and apply psychological principles to individual, social and organisational issues.

MODULES AND LECTURERS

5 Modules

• Module 1 Social Psychology
• Module 2 Abnormal Psychology
• Module 3 Educational Psychology
• Module 4 Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Module 5 Health Psychology

Modules Synopses

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Lecturers

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ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADUATION

The programme expects candidates to complete individual and/or group written assignments, and/or written examination, depending on the modular criteria. Students must attend 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.

CAE requires a minimum 90% attendance each month from its international students on ICA’s Student Pass.

To achieve a pass in a module, students must achieve at least 50% combining both written assignment and final examination.

Students must successfully complete and pass all the stipulated course modules to be awarded the Diploma in Psychological Studies.