Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma
This course is thoughtfully structured into ten manageable units, each exploring key aspects of the field.
Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma Entry Requirements
All students must be 16 years of age and above to enrol on our Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma course.
Level 3 Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Course Hours
Approximately 20 hours per unit.
Assessment
Optional coursework and final examination.
Enrolment
Please note that you can enrol on this course at any time.
Course Length
1 Year.
Endorsed By
Students have the option to choose the awarding body of their course.
This course has been endorsed by :
Quality Licence Scheme: https://qualitylicencescheme.co.uk/
Or
Accord: https://accord.ac/
These coursesā awarding bodies are recognised for their high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Quality Licence Scheme website or the Accord website
Progression
This Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma course can be used to gain entry to a Level 4 Diploma or higher.
CourseĀ Content
Module 1: The History of Childhood in Britain
Delve into the evolving concept of childhood in Britain, examining historical shifts and societal perspectives. Explore how pivotal events, like the Industrial Revolution, shaped the role of children, considering factors such as family wealth and status. Analyse the changing definitions of the beginning and end of childhood, creating a timeline to understand key developments. The module provides insights into evaluating the emergence of child psychology, drawing from personal experiences, case studies, and legal frameworks aimed at protecting children’s rights.
Module 2: Child Psychology Explained
Explore the unique opportunities and societal perspectives of today’s children within the context of child psychology. Investigate the distinctive aims and objectives of child psychology, emphasising research methods and ethical considerations tailored to children. Reflect on the necessity for specific methodologies in understanding children’s needs, upbringing practices, legislative influences, and parental contributions. Gain insights into the historical development of child psychology, providing a comprehensive view of this evolving field.
Module 3: Child Development Part 1
Delve into the nature-nurture debate, examining the impact of genetics and environmental/life experiences on child development. Explore genetic inheritance in-depth, considering prenatal influences and how they shape a child’s personality. Investigate external influences on prenatal development and their effects on the developing child. Understand the transmission of inherited traits, from illnesses to specific behaviours, from parents to children.
Module 4: Child Development Part 2
Explore early infancy, delving into the psychological implications of labour and childbirth for both the child and the mother. Examine cognition in detail, considering innate abilities at birth and the developmental process as babies grow. Discuss factors influencing early childhood development, from biological aspects like vision and hearing to the crucial role of parents in shaping a child’s understanding of the world.
Module 5: How do children form relationships?
Explore the family system’s role in childhood development, recognising its profound impact on social development. Investigate relationship building and attachment formation, with a focus on Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment. Delve into the stages of attachment development and the critical factors influencing it, such as age, social background, and culture.
Module 6: The minds of children
Module 6 delves into how children process information, exploring their conceptualisation, learning, and memory retrieval from short- and long-term memory processes. It examines memory’s relevance to child development, including prenatal memory influenced by the senses. The module critiques cognition, learning, and socialisation theories, introducing core psychology information and skills.
Module 7: Emotional development in children
Module 7 delves into emotional development in childhood, exploring its biological and psychological significance shaped by factors like peer and familial influences. It discusses various emotional states and their behavioural implications, examining the development of the ‘self.’ The module scrutinises theories on self-concept, confidence, conformity, popularity, and gender differences in emotions, aggression, and group dynamics in child development.
Module 8: Cognitive development
In Module 8, cognition is explored as the mental process of knowledge acquisition through thought, experience, and the senses. Focusing on the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, the module delves into Piaget’s self-initiated discovery stages of child development and Vygotsky’s emphasis on social input, communication, and cultural context. The module critically analyses and compares these theories to deepen the understanding of cognition and their research in child psychology.
Module 9: Language development
Module 9 explores spoken language as a crucial form of human communication, covering the anatomy, biology, physiology, and acquisition of oral speech. The module also touches on other communication forms like social interaction, body language, and the diverse functions of language in today’s society. Brief discussions on the implications of language acquisition and learning on child development and psychology are included.
Module 10: The adolescent child
Module 10 delves into the physical and psychological dimensions of adolescence, covering gender awareness, puberty, hormonal changes, and the impact on individuality. The module explores key changes, emphasising the significance of self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth during this phase. It addresses potential outcomes such as aggression, shyness, peer pressure, and relationships. The module concludes with an overview and summary of the entire course, highlighting the evolution of childhood in Britain, child psychology, relationship formation, learning processes, emotional and cognitive development, and the critical evaluation of influential theories in contemporary child psychology practice.
Requirements
- All students must be 16 years of age and above to enrol on our Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma course. Level 3 Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.