• Access Duration:  2 Years
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 5
• Qualification Number: 610/3465/4 
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 1200
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 2400
• Credits: 240

• Explore the main theories and studies in social psychology, including how people impact and connect with one another.
• Understand the big concepts in cognitive psychology and human development, such as how we think and how we change over time.
• Learn about the structure and function of the nervous system and how the brain influences behaviour.
• Find out how attachment works and why the relationships you have as a child are important for you later on.
• Understand how schizophrenia is diagnosed and classified in mental health.
• Discover how criminological psychology operates, including the factors that drive individuals to commit bad deeds.
• Learn about the reasons behind drug abuse and dependence, such as psychological ones.
• Learn how current discussions, such as current issues and moral issues, impact psychology.

Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology is a course you should take if you want to understand how people behave and how psychology is used in real-life situations. If you’re interested in why people think, feel, and act in the way they do, and you want to support others in their personal or professional development, this extended diploma will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do so.

This course is ideal for:

• Mental Health Support Workers
• Wellbeing Practitioners
• Education or Learning Support Assistants
• Counselling or Psychosocial Assistants
• Psychology Assistants
• Research Assistants in psychology or social sciences
• Learners interested in human behaviour, mental health, and wellbeing

• Applicants must be 18 or over, and the qualification is designed to be accessible without unnecessary barriers.
• South London College reviews applicants to ensure they can successfully complete the programme and meet the qualification requirements.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must have a sufficient level of English. The learner support team will assess and provide guidance as needed.
• International qualifications will be checked to ensure they meet UK higher education standards, where relevant.
• Applicants are usually required to provide two references, with at least one preferably academic.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9-12 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (5 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 24 months. This Level 5 Extended Diploma requires approximately 1200 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• The course is assessed through written assignments.
• Your assignments are internally marked by South London College, with quality assurance procedures in place to ensure consistency, fairness, and required assessment standards.
• To successfully complete the qualification, you must demonstrate that you have achieved all required outcomes.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout your assessment journey, and you can contact them via email whenever you need assistance.

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology gives you a broad and practical journey into understanding people, how we think, feel, learn, and grow. It’s great for people who are interested in how people act and want to use what they learn in real life. You will learn more than the basics of psychology. You will look at how it affects our daily lives, our relationships, and the world around us.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathways

• Step 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with Mental Health
• Step 2: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Step 3: MPhil in Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology

Alternative Pathways

• Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology is ideal for anyone who is interested in how people behave and wants to pursue a career in it. Whether you’re working to improve people’s health and happiness in the workplace, in social care, in education, or in community programs, you’ll learn useful information, how to do research, and have the confidence to use psychological ideas in the real world.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Psychology Assistants – £40,000
• Counselling or Psychosocial Assistants – £38,000
• Learning Support or Education Assistants – £36,000
• Wellbeing Practitioners – £35,000
• Mental Health Support Workers – £33,000

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