Diploma in General Psychology

Diploma in General Psychology

The Diploma in General Psychology is an academic programme that introduces students to the main areas of psychology, including human behaviour, mental processes, research methods, learning, memory, personality, stress, mental health and social interaction. The programme helps students build a strong foundation for further study or work in psychology-related, counselling-related, education, human service and organisational fields.

Overview

The Diploma in General Psychology prepares students to understand how people think, learn, develop, behave and interact with others. Students are introduced to major psychological theories, research methods, biological influences, cognition, personality, abnormal psychology and psychological therapies. This programme is suitable for students who want to begin formal study in psychology and develop a broad understanding of human behaviour. It supports academic growth, critical thinking and practical understanding of psychological concepts used in personal, social, educational and professional settings.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

Introduction to psychology and human behaviour

Research and design methods in psychology

Statistics and psychological data

Biological foundations of behaviour

Nature and nurture in human development

Sensation, perception and consciousness

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 101

    Introduction to Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 102

    Research and Design Methods

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 103

    Statistics

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 104

    Biological Foundation of Behaviour

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 105

    Interplay of Nature and Nurture

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 106

    Sensation and Perception

    Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 201

    States of Consciousness

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 202

    Basic Principles of Learning

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 203

    Memory

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 204

    Cognition, Language and Intelligence

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 205

    Developmental Psychology

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 206

    Motivation and Emotion

    Core

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • GPSY 301

    Personality

    Core

    3

  • GPSY 302

    Stress and Health

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 303

    Abnormal Psychology

    Specialisation

    3

  • GPSY 304

    Psychological Therapies

    Applied Core

    3

  • GPSY 305

    Social Psychology

    Core

    3

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