ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
Awarded by DIMENSIONS International College
Limitless and powerful, the human mind is a tool for personal exploration and discovery. The Advanced Diploma in Psychology offers students in psychology-related fields an opportunity to further their psychological knowledge and critical thinking skills. In this discipline of study, students will demonstrate an extensive grasp of advanced research and specific methodology which constitutes the evaluation of research results, analysis, research planning and implementation, and the presentation and communication of research findings.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded with the Advanced Diploma in Psychology by DIMENSIONS International College. This certification opens doors to a wide array of career prospects ranging from counsellor, school psychologist to social psychologist; it is your call!
Objective
- To develop students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills to understand individual differences, personality disorders and problems assessing and classifying such disorders.
- To equip students with the professional knowledge base to treat individuals with psychological complexities and disorders.
Designed for
- Candidates who aspire to gain a thorough understanding of the causes, treatments and preventions of a sweeping variety of psychological disorders before pursuing a career in the industry.
- Working professionals from psychology-related fields who wish to obtain a solid background of psychology to fulfil their personal career development.
Course Structure
Advanced Diploma in Psychology consists of 8 modules.
Course Outline
- Outline for Psychology of Learning
This module will provide students with an understanding of the psychological complexities underpinning teaching and learning. The module will focus on teaching and learning on multiple levels: the role of teacher and learner, the intricate mechanisms of the teaching and learning process. This module will also provide a link between psychological theory and educational practice.
- Outline for Personality and Individual Differences
This module will investigate individual differences in humans along intellectual and personality dimensions. Different theories of personality and intelligence will be explored and the limitations of the measurement of these dimensions will be studied. Students will also learn about the complexity of individual differences, personality disorders and problems assessing and classifying such disorders.
- Outline for Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
This module introduces students to the field of counselling and psychotherapy. The topics covered will survey the major concepts and practices of the contemporary therapeutic systems and will address some ethical and professional concerns in the counselling practice.
- Outline for Abnormal Psychology
This module will provide students with the concept of abnormal behaviour by considering the historical context, classification systems currently in operation, and models of mental disorder. The main classes of mental disorder, as conceptualised by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) IVTR, will be presented in order to provide a broad overview of the diversity of abnormal behaviour in children, adults and older adults. A biopsychosocial approach will be taken in consideration of the causes, consequences and treatment of abnormal psychological states. The module highlights the importance of psychological, social and biological research in contributing to our understanding of mental disorder, and the development of prevention, management and treatment strategies.
- Outline for Neuroscience and Behaviour
The Neuroscience and Behaviour module is designed to introduce students to how biopsychological principles apply to the real world, with an emphasis on the personal and social relevance of biopsychological principles. The module outline will focus on the foundations of biopsychology, sensory and motor systems, brain plasticity, biopsychology of motivation, and disorders of cognition and emotion. The topics outlined in the course content will be introduced at a broad conceptual level and will be illustrated with examples that introduce some of the key practical implications.
- Outline for Disorders of Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence
This module provides students with an understanding of psychological issues relating to disorders of infants, children and adolescents, gives understanding of ethical issues, basics of work with the family of a child with psychopathology.
- Outline for Research and Statistics
This module provides students with the different research techniques and statistical tools used to work with data analysis and issues that affect the decision-making process in research. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to critically evaluate studies in psychological literature.
- Outline for Social Psychology 2
The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth approach to the theories of social psychology. Social Psychology 2 will help students to apply basic theories of social psychology to real life situations.
Scope of Study
Principles, theories and case studies in psychology-related fields
Delivery Mode
Lectures, tutorials, discussions and research
Commencement Date/Intakes
Click here to check the dates of Programme Intake for 2024DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.
Course Fees
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Full-time
1. | Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable) |
:S$ |
500.00 |
2. | Tuition Fee |
:S$ |
9,000.00 |
3. | Administrative Fee |
:S$ |
560.00 |
4. | Examination Fee |
:S$ |
300.00 |
5. | Course Material |
:S$ |
600.00 |
6. | Medical Check-Up Fee |
:S$ |
60.00 |
7. | International Student Management Fee |
:S$ |
500.00 |
8. | ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee |
:S$ |
135.00 |
9% GST |
:S$ |
1,048.95 |
|
Total |
:S$ |
12,703.95 |
Part-time
1. | Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable) |
:S$ |
100.00 |
2. | Tuition Fee |
:S$ |
9,000.00 |
3. | Administrative Fee |
:S$ |
500.00 |
4. | Examination Fee |
:S$ |
300.00 |
5. | Course Material |
:S$ |
600.00 |
9% GST |
:S$ |
945.00 |
|
Total |
:S$ |
11,445.00 |
Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.
Note 1: | All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 9% GST. |
Note 2: | Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). |
Note 3: | All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract. |
Note 4: | The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS. |
Note 5: | Course materials include, but are not limited to lecture notes, e-books, online resources (including the Turnitin system and portals) and any other materials used for instruction in a course. |
Note 6: | The course fees shown above are effective from 1st April 2024. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice. |
Payment Mode
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Duration
8 months Institutional Training
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 16 months
Maximum Candidature Period
Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway
Students may consider pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or other options within this field of study.
Notes:
Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level:
Local students | Polytechnic Diploma or DIMENSIONS Psychology Diploma or other private Diploma (with equivalent entry requirements as Level 4 Diploma and subject to approval). |
International students | Equivalent qualifications related to psychology from other countries (with equivalent entry requirements as Level 4 Diploma and subject to approval). |
Note: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
English Proficiency : At least IELTS 5.5 or CAE Level 4 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.
Class Periods
Full-time(Face-to-face)
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm
3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.
Part-time(Blended)
Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
and/or
Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.
Examination Period
Examination in course and/or at the end of semester
Assessment Methods
Research papers/proposals, examinations, assignments and/or presentations
Assessment Grading Criteria
Module Name | Assessment Methods (Weighting) |
Psychology of Learning | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Personality and Individual Differences | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Abnormal Psychology | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Neuroscience and Behaviour | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Disorders of Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence | Examination (40%); Assignment and Presentation (60%) |
Research Method | Research paper (70%); Research proposal (30%) |
Research Project | Research papers (100%) |
Theory Component
A: (80 marks and above)
B: (70 – 79 marks)
C: (60 – 69 marks)
D: (50 – 59 marks)
F: Fail (49 marks and below)
Note:
- A student who fails with average mark less than 30 is required to retake the module.
- A student who fails more than half of the total number of modules is required to retake the whole course.
Expected Examination Results Release Date
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment
Qualification Award
Advanced Diploma in Psychology Awarded by DIMENSIONS International CollegeGraduation Requirements
A “Pass” in all assessments of all modulesTeacher – Student Ratio
Average teacher-student ratio is 1:35
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.
Note 1: | International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement). |
Note 2: | International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement). |
Note 3: | Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA. |
Note 4: | In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters. |
Note 5: | DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy). |
Note 6: | Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations. |