Academic Requirements

• Diploma in Psychology. Other qualifications will be considered and approved by DIMENSIONS on a case-by-case basis.
• At least IELTS 5.0 or CAE Level 4 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS

Non-Academic Requirements

• At least 18 years old

Modules Covered

• Psychology of Learning
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Abnormal Psychology
• Neuroscience and Behaviour
• Disorders of Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence
• Research Method
• Research Project

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Lectures, tutorials, discussions and research

Duration

• Full-time: 12 Months
• Part-time: 12 Months

Timetable

• Full-time
  • Monday to Friday 
  • 9.30am-12.30pm AND/OR 1.45pm-4.45pm
  • 3 hours per session, 5 sessions per week
  • Total: 15 hours per week
• Part-time
  • Weekday (Monday to Friday). Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm AND/OR 
  • Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday). Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • 3 hours per session, 2 sessions per week
  • Total: 6 hours per week

Commencement Dates

• To be confirmed (contact Schoolbuzz)

Assessment Methods

• Research papers/proposals, examinations, assignments and/or presentations
• Assessment by Modules
  • Psychology of Learning: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Personality and Individual Differences: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Abnormal Psychology: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Neuroscience and Behaviour: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Disorders of Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence: Examination (40%), Assignment and Presentation (60%)
  • Research Method: Research paper (70%), Research proposal (30%
  • Research Project: Research papers (100%)

Grading Criteria

• A: 80-100 marks 
• B: 70 – 79 marks
• C: 60 – 69 marks
• D: 50 – 59 marks
• F: Fail 0-49 marks

Graduation Criteria 

• A “Pass” in all assessments of all modules
• International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
• International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
• Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
• DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
• Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.

Awards

• Advanced Diploma in Psychology awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Academic Progression

Students may consider pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or other options within this field of study

Local Students

International Students