Programme Overview
The LQA Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and abilities in psychology that are aligned with sound strategic decision making in order to sustain an organisation's competitive advantage.
Learners gain knowledge through an integrated approach that combines theory and practice in psychology, utilising real-time activities. Learners' psychology and leadership abilities, as well as their ability to focus on the requirements of implementing an organisation's strategy, will be enhanced by completing this certi cation.
The LQA Level 7 Diploma in Psychology allows students to advance into or within the workplace, as well as work toward a related Master's degree programme with advanced standing.
Eligibility Criteria
- Should be 21 years and above (AND)
- Minimum 3 years managerial/ team lead work experience (AND)
- Completed an academic or professional undergraduate qualification or equivalent (AND)
- Proof of English Language
Qualification Equivalence
LQA Level 7 diplomas are comparable to master's degrees, they are however 120 credits, and to complete a full master's programme, students must nish the dissertation stage of 60 credits at the university.
Programme Structure
The qualification includes six mandatory modules, making up a total of 120 credits. This structure allows learners to expand on areas that specifically align with their career goals and interests.
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits |
| LQA/P/601 | Bodily and Psychological Cognition | 20 |
| LQA/P/602 | Methods of Qualitative Evaluation | 20 |
| LQA/P/603 | Methods of Community and Intellectual Psychology and Human Developmental Psychology | 20 |
| LQA/P/604 | Psychology of Physical Therapy | 20 |
| LQA/P/605 | The Role of Psychoanalytic Theory in Mental Health Treatment | 20 |
| LQA/P/606 | Psychology and Contemporary Issues | 20 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Duration and Delivery
The qualification is designed for completion within six months of full-time study, but can also be pursued on a part-time or distance-learning basis to accommodate varying schedules.
Assessment and Verification
Assessment is based on a combination of written assignments and presentations, ensuring that learners meet all learning outcomes.
Progression Opportunities
The LQA Level 7 Diploma in Psychology quali cation enables learners to progress into or within employment and/ or continue their further studies. As this quali cation is approved and regulated by LQA The quali cations are approved and regulated by the academic board of the LQA regulatory and LQA QAA boards. Learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up at many universities.
