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Psychology programmes leading to qualifications

Programme Purpose

The purpose of the learning programmes in Psychology is to equip students with the skills necessary to understand the mind, thought, and behaviour of people. The training is largely concerned with humans, although the behaviour and thought of other animals is also studied; either as a subject in its own right, or more controversially, as a way of gaining an insight into human psychology by means of comparison. The programmes are designed specifically to develop the competence of counsellors and human resources managers to apply the structures, principles and practices of Psychology at all levels.

Programmes

In the field of Psychology, Calvary University offers courses which are combined into prescribed programmes to form the backbone of its Psychology qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology). Several course combinations are possible on under-graduate and post-graduate levels.

These same courses are available for more flexible combinations with courses from other faculties. The range of these courses is indicated by the term Psychology for endorsement credits or for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology programme (390 credits).

For Studies in Psychology we offer:

• A range of standard Psychology qualifications: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Honours, Masters and the Doctoral in Psychology (see the next two headings)
• A range of Bachelor of Arts qualifications: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Honours, Masters and the Doctor of Arts in Psychology,
• a Psychology endorsement (70+ credits),
• a 150+ credit post-graduate Diploma in Psychology.

Note: The post-graduate diploma is taken in order to change focus from one field to another.
The masters leads to the final qualification, the Doctor of Arts in Psychology, or alternately a PhD if an interdisciplinary study is undertaken.

Detailed Description of Studies

Undergraduate Programmes

The undergraduate learning programmes are specifically designed to develop the competence of beginner and full time counsellors/psychologists (sometimes under supervision) to apply the structures, principles and practices of Psychology at various levels. Thus, the courses are theoretical, operational and practical in nature and are presented at these levels.

The Undergraduate Programmes comprise the following:

• Certificate in Psychology (Cert Psych)
• Diploma in Psychology (Dip Psych)
• Bachelor of Psychology (B.Psych)

Postgraduate Programmes

The postgraduate learning programmes are specifically designed to develop the competence of advanced psychologists/counsellors to apply the structures, principles and practices of psychology at all levels.. Thus, the courses are strategic in nature and are presented at an academic and strategic level.

The Postgraduate Programmes comprise the following:

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (B.Psych(Hons))
• Master of Psychology (M.Psych)
• Doctor of Psychology (D.Psych)

M.Psych Programme

The programmes preceding the M.Psych programme are designed in such a way that they do not only serve as the basis for the M.Psych programme, but are also regarded as part of the M.Psych programme. Students who have successfully completed the five preceding programmes will be credited for the courses that would normally be included as part of the M.Psych programme. This implies that students who are granted the undergraduate and B.Psych(Hons) qualifications are in fact also completing parts of the programme and working towards the M.Psych qualification.

Students with the necessary credentials who wish to enter the M.Psych programme directly, will be assessed and credited according to the RPL system. Such students must in any case fulfil the requirements for all courses in the undergraduate and B.Psych(Hons), either by recognition for prior learning, transferred credits or taking the courses included in the programmes. Thus, students who obtained the undergraduate and B Psych(Hons) qualifications will have a distinct advantage over those who apply for direct entry to the M.Psych programme.

Should you be interested in the syllabus of each programme and its courses, please refer to the programme descriptions.
Click on the box below to see a detailed list and summary of all the courses presented in the faculty of Psychology:

A List of All Courses

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