Psychology is the studying of human behaviour and mind. The complexity
of the human brain and the way it works makes it difficult for individuals to
understand the reasons why people behave the way they do. Why do different
people react differently in identical situations? Why do people display irrational
behaviour under certain circumstances? It is safe to say that many would be
intrigued by this subject at one point or another.
Why Study
Psychology?
Psychology is more than just simply reading and understanding human
minds. Besides satisfying our curiosity and providing answers to the questions
that we may have on human behaviour, Psychology is also being used in many
important aspects of our daily lives. In fact, there are many different fields
of Psychology such as Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Occupational
Psychology.
Social
Psychology
Social Psychology studies how people’s minds and behaviour can be
influenced through social interactions or even by just the mere presence of
other individuals. It studies the differences between individual behaviour and
collective behaviour. Social Psychologists are interested in how individuals
shape the society and how the society, in turn, shape individuals.
Clinical
Psychology
Clinical Psychology focuses on diagnosing psychological problems leading
to mental, behavioural and emotional disorders. Depression, learning
disabilities and anxiety are examples of the more common disorders, and Clinical
Psychologists aim to find or improve treatment methods for such disorders
through their research.
Occupational
Psychology
Occupational Psychology applies psychological knowledge to organisational
settings and aims to maximise employees’ work performances as well as job
satisfaction in their workplaces. With findings done by Occupational Psychologists,
organisations will be able to improve job designs and motivation schemes to
ensure high levels of employee satisfaction.
Psychological
Courses @ DIMENSIONS International College
DIMENSIONS International College offers both part-time and full-time
Diploma as well as Degree courses in Psychology. If you are looking to pursue
an education in Psychology, DIMENSIONS International College may have just the
course for you!
Diploma in Psychology
The Diploma in Psychology offered and awarded by DIMENSIONS International College aims to provide students with the foundation to
understand and identify the different behavioural and mental processes. Under
the Social Psychology module, students will learn about social psychological
thinking and how social psychology contributes to the understanding of human
behaviour. The Statistics module covered in the course will also equip students
the ability to sample and interpret statistical data, as well as to use inferential
statistical techniques in psychological researches.
Advanced Diploma in Psychology
Individuals can take up an Advanced Diploma in Psychology after
graduating from the related diploma course before moving on to pursue a Degree
in Psychology. The Advanced Diploma in Psychology awarded by DIMENSIONS International College covers modules such as Neuroscience and Behaviour,
Research Method as well as Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy. It
aims to further deepen students’ knowledge and understanding on the causes, treatment
and prevention of various types of psychological disorders, so as to prepare
students for a Degree course or a career in the related industry.
BSc (with Honours) in Psychology
Cardiff Metropolitan
University, UK
At DIMENSIONS International College, students can pursue a Bachelor
Degree (with Honours) in Psychology, offered and awarded by Cardiff
Metropolitan University. Under this Degree course, students will study
different aspects of Psychology, such as Cognitive Psychology, Media Psychology
and Clinical Psychology. The course will also focus on Psychological research
as well as research data analysis. To ensure that students have an in-depth
understanding in Psychology and are able to effectively utilise their
professional knowledge, students will be required to do a research dissertation
and apply the skills and knowledge learnt in the final year of the course.
For more information on the Psychology courses available, please visit
www.dimensions.edu.sg.
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