Overview
With the rapid development of science and technology and economy, people face a complex and ever-changing world, a highly competitive environment, interpersonal relationships become complicated, and conflicts caused by poor communication are increasing. Facing an uncertain future, many people do not know what to do measures. Through the study of this Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) course, people can better solve their own and others’ psychological problems and improve their quality of life.
The Diploma lays the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to relevant topics and allows learners to specialize and progress into specific occupational areas.
Key features of The Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) qualifications:
- Correctly understand the essence of human psychology, and recognize the law of occurrence, development and interaction of psychological phenomena;
- Be able to correctly analyse different personalities, improve and improve their interpersonal and communication skills;
- Correctly face and adapt to the complex and changeable social environment, and be able to maintain mental health in a highly competitive environment;
- Preliminarily cultivate students’ ability to solve various psychological problems encountered in life, study and work;
Objective
The objective of Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) qualification is to provide learners with a specialist program of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the field of Psychology.
The course allows learners to specialize 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: cognitive psychology, visual perception, diversity, social psychology with a focus on pro and anti-social behavior, individual differences relating to criminology, intelligence and personality as well as becoming aware of contemporary debates and issues in the field of Psychology
Course Information
Course Structure
The course consists of the following 5 modules:
Unit 1 – The Psychology of Thinking
Unit 2 – Counselling Skills
Unit 3 – Enneagram Personality Test
Unit 4 – Psychology Applied to Life
Unit 5- Psychology of Interpersonalities
Unit 1 The Psychology of Thinking
Through the study of this course, whether you are dealing with difficult problems, unhappy, or just wanting to improve, discover, and seek opportunities, students will deepen their understanding of human inner power and help students make effective career plans.
Unit 2 Counselling Skills
Students will learn about the most important contribution of psychological knowledge — to help people adapt to life, so that people can find their own direction in the changing life, not only to resolve the crisis, but also to create happiness.
Unit 3 Enneagram Personality Test
Students will be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of Enneagram Personality Test which helps to develop strengths and circumvent weaknesses, handle thorny interpersonal problems at work with ease, and resolve unnecessary interpersonal conflicts.
Unit 4 Psychology Applied to Life
Students will learn the necessary couselling skills to help those facing problems in their study, life, and work to solve their problems.
Unit 5 Psychology of Interpersonalities
Through improving students’ ability to understand each other’s personalities and personalities, interpersonal relationships in life, study, and work will also improve.
The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Learning Mode
Classroom Lessons
Duration of Course
Full-time: 6 Months
5 sessions per week x 3 hours
Part-time: 6 Months
1 session per week x 6 hours
Manner in which Assessment will be Conducted
100% Course Work Assessment
Assessment Grading Criteria
| Grade | Marks |
| Distinction | 80 and above |
| Merit | 65 to 79 |
| Pass | 50 to 64 |
| Fail | 0 to 49 |
Requirements for Graduation
Achieved a ‘Pass’ for all units with at least 75% attendance for the entire course
Qualification Award
Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) awarded by British Education Centre
Manner in which course will be Taught
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, discussion, team work, field trips, real life experience, presentation and role play etc.
Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:30
Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity
Progression Pathway
Students who successfully completed the Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mandarin) may wish to pursue further higher level courses in Psychology available in the Education Industry.
Requirements for Enrolment
Minimum entry age: 19 years old, with 3 years working experience
Minimum academic requirements: At least 3 passes at GCE “O” Level or Completion of High School or equivalent
For mature candidates who does not meet the above MER, the candidate must be at least 30 years old with 8 years working experience.
Minimum Language Proficiency: Pass in Chinese at C6 or better in GCE “O” Level or in High School or equivalent
Intake
Course Fee
Application Fee: $327