Bootcamp Diploma in Psychology
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Why Psychology
This fascinating subject delves into the realm of thought and emotion, helping you understand how we think and how this influences our behaviour. Get ahead of the rest and train in an area which has proved extremely beneficial for professionals, enabling them to better understand themselves as well as differences in others.
The Diploma in Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and the Diploma includes many component fields of study such as cognitive psychology, developmental (child to adult) psychology, social psychology. Engaging with the Diploma will help you to better understand yourself and better appreciate differences with others. We all apply psychology in our everyday lives, and it helps to know why we and others might behave in certain ways and exhibit certain patterns to that behaviour.
You will also benefit from live sessions with our expert tutors teaching online and in real-time, so they will always engage with you directly, offering maximum flexibility with your time and how you learn.
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Key Facts
Delivery:
Face-to-face classes
Study mode:
Day-time
Intakes:
20th June 2023
Duration:
Over 4 days (9.00am to 6.00pm)
Days:
Tuesday to Friday
Fees:
June Offer €1195 €1076 on this Course Today
Financing:
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This Diploma in Psychology emphasises psychology as the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, specifically how the mind works and how it influences behaviour. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and the Diploma includes many component fields of study such as cognitive psychology, developmental (child to adult) psychology, social psychology.
You will also benefit from live sessions with our expert tutors teaching online in real-time, or face-to-face and in the classroom with you, so they will always engage with you directly, offering maximum flexibility with your time and how you learn.
Engaging with the Diploma will help you to better understand yourself and better appreciate differences with others. We all apply psychology in our everyday lives, and it helps to know why we and others might behave in certain ways and exhibit certain patterns to that behaviour. Throughout the course, you will understand more about human behaviour and how we are affected by surroundings. The programme is concluded by combining everything you have learnt and applying it within a professional context.
On successful completion of this Diploma you will be able to:
- Describe the key concepts and theoretical perspectives of the main areas within the field of psychology.
- Evaluate the internal processes associated with cognitive psychology, neurobiology and the brain
- Demonstrate insight into how psychology evolves over the lifetime of a person with particular attention paid to childhood and critical developmental years
- Outline how our social world influences our thoughts, emotions and perception
- Outline treatment options including but not limited to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Demonstrate awareness of psychiatric diagnosis, with a focus on schizophrenia diagnosis, prognosis and treatment outcomes.
Assessment
Assessment is by means of an assignment that you complete in your own time and submit at the end of term. There is no formal exam in this Diploma.
What is a Professional Diploma?
An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
The course will cover various aspects of cognitive psychology and development psychology, looking at how our understanding of the world changes as we grow from child to adult. You will also learn about group and conformity during the social psychology side of the programme as well as analysing individual differences of people.
Possible careers within this field include:
- Human Resource Manager
- Research roles
- Psychotherapist
- Social Worker
- Counsellor
- Analyst
- Teacher
Previous study of psychology is not needed. Applicants should have a strong interest in psychology, and human thinking and behaviour.
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A Digital Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of an assignment that you complete in your own time and submit at the end of term, in addition, you will also receive a Digital Badge.
What is a Digital Badge?
A micro-credential is a compact credential that verifies the achievement of a skill or knowledge gained. A Digital Badge is a visual representation of having earned a micro-credential which can be shared on various online platforms to showcase the earner’s achievement.
Why have a Digital Badge?
Your Digital Badge and Certificate can be shared on social media channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Digital Badges can also be added to email signatures, displayed on resumes or added to recognised achievement platforms such as Badgr, Credly and OpenBadges. These are a great way to communicate your knowledge and skills, and highlight your commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Meet Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch is a research scientist who holds a Higher Diploma in Psychology and a Master’s in Applied Psychology. Kevin began his career with a BSc in Marketing, forging a keen interest in human behaviour. His research to date has focused on using technology to facilitate psychological interventions and create lasting behaviour change.
At Trinity College Dublin, Kevin is a research coordinator / lab manager. His current works is with an MQ-funded global research project developing an algorithmic tool that helps clinicians to make more personalised treatment decision for mental health patients – using web-based data collection, cognitive tests, computational modelling and machine learning.
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Why IBAT?
IBAT is committed to providing students with high-quality education and an excellent study experience. To achieve this, IBAT’s programmes are taught by industry-experts and in small class sizes to ensure each student can ask questions and flourish academically.
Our Dublin campus is based in the city centre, in Temple Bar. Dublin is a city full of culture, with an abundance of live music and many fascinating historical landmarks to visit.
Since 2016, IBAT has been part of the Global University Systems group. This has allowed the college access to an international audience in more than 60 countries. IBAT has also been able to extend the programmes it offers by working with GUS partners.
Our students have access to our state-of-the-art campus which is purpose built. IBAT also offers an extensive amount of student support to ensure you reach your goals.