Introduction
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Final Year Top-Up Degree TThe BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling programme offers students an opportunity to gain a recognised British degree while staying in Singapore. The third year of the BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling programme taught at TMC Academy advances the students’ knowledge of psychological research and practice. During the programme, the students will:
The BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling programme provides an excellent platform for undertaking further studies in psychological practice. Students who graduate successfully from the programme (normally with at least 2.1 class honours) may apply for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is a pre-requisite for the wide range of recognised UK-based masters programs in psychological practice. Delivery This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local lecturers and the on-line resources provided by TMC. There will be a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, presentations and sessions in computer laboratories where appropriate. Students will also be given additional work to complete outside of scheduled classes. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for further reading in books, professional journals, publication, articles and websites. Assessment Modules are assessed by means of examination and /or coursework. |
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Structure
The programme comprises five theory modules and a supervised research project module. as shown below.
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The BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling programme is taught in conjunction with the Department of Psychology and Counselling, University of Greenwich.
Advanced Counselling Theory
The main aims of this module are to:
- Enable students to critically evaluate mainstream counseling theories and to identify how these inform and influence clinical practice.
- Facilitate students to explore aspects of the historical development of different counselling modalities and link this to an understanding of the current interests of these modalities.
- Enable students to understand the complex relationship between these theories and clinical counseling practice.
Counselling Skills
Students will be taught a range of transferable counseling skills which can then form the basis of therapeutic one-to-one counseling or can be applied in any work situation which includes an element of interviewing clients. Students will be encouraged to utilise these skills in their current work situation and/or in class exercises.
Introduction to Health Psychology
The main aims of this module are to:
- Develop and extend the student’s knowledge and understanding of a range of theories in health psychology, reflect on their relevance to practice and learn how to start to apply them.
- Develop a critical understanding of the various methods used within health psychology including their strengths and weaknesses.
Introduction to Educational Psychology
The aim of this module is to introduce some aspects of psychology that are relevant to human learning, performance and behaviour. The main objectives are to develop an understanding of theoretical underpinnings to some psychological processes in education and to explore their application in educational contexts. The main focus of the module is on school based learning.
Relationships in Adulthood
The main aims of this module are to:
- Develop and extend the student’s knowledge and understanding of a range of theories in the study of adult relationships.
- Develop a critical understanding of the various research methods used within this area including their strengths and weaknesses.
Social Psychology 3: Current Social Issues
The main aims of this module are to:
- Extend student’s knowledge and understanding of the social psychological nature and causes of behaviour in a range of complex social situations.
- Critically evaluate theoretical explanations, methodological approaches and research findings in social psychology by testing them against a number of significant social issues.
- Extend the students understanding and confidence in using social psychology theories, methods and research findings in attempting to understand social phenomena.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
The main aims of this module are to:
- Allow students to demonstrate the ability to transfer and expand existing psychological knowledge and research skills in the design, running and writing up of a piece of psychological research.
- Provide students with the experience of working independently on a single project under staff supervision.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Duration & Intakes
Duration
| Full Time: |
12 months - for a commencement in January |
| 9 months - for a commencement in September | |
| Part Time: | 18 months - for a commencement in January |
| 16 months - for a commencement in September |
Intakes
- September
- January
Entry Requirements
- Higher Diploma in Psychology with Counselling
- Relevant Polytechnic Diplomas
- Other Qualifications equivalent to a UK Higher National Diploma
Students with the following (or related) Polytechnic Diploma will be considered for direct final year entry but may have to take several ‘bridging’ modules prior to entry to the final year:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Psychology and Community Services
Temasek Polytechnic Psychological Studies
The degree also provides Non-honours Psychology graduates with the opportunity to obtain an honours degree.
Progression
Graduation Requirement
Pathways
Students who graduate successfully from the programme (normally with at least 2.1 class honours) may apply for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is a pre-requisite for the wide range of recognised UK-based masters programs in psychological practice.
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