ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Course details

The course is designed to offer a modern approach to the wide range of psychology issues, with a special focus on helping the communities and the application in the industry. Students are offered a comprehensive and board spectrum of psychology modules, covering all major themes in psychology, including a deep theoretical understanding and practical development of professional skills, as well as the application of knowledge and skills in the different career paths. The emphasis is put on a critical thinking and proactive learning process, which offers all students a unique educational experience and cutting-edge preparation to join the body of the highly qualified professionals in the area of human communication and behaviour modification.

How will I be assessed?

All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules. For Degree and Master programmes, students will need to achieve the passing grade stipulated by the University for all modules.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have an advantage in many careers, including teaching, social work, human resource, sports and exercise, marketing and media-related fields. Career opportunities include:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Counsellor
• School Psychologist
• Industrial- Organisational Psychologist
• Developmental Psychologist
• Social Psychologist
• Research/Experimental Psychologist
• Lecturer/Teacher/Training Officer
• Forensic Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Human Resources
• Recruitment Practitioner

Entry Requirements

Minimum 3 GCE 'O' level credits or international high school equivalent

English Language Requiements

All courses at Raffles School of Business are conducted in English. Students must have the ability to speak and write fluently in English.

Students who fulfil any of the requirements below are exempted from English as a Second Language (ESL) classes:

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550* (paper-based) or 79-80 (internet-based)
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5* (academic module) or equivalent
• Minimum grade of C6 for English at GCE 'O' level