Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology

January / June / October (One intake per quarter basis)

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

 Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification

 GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification

 Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) 

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology qualification consists of twelve mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours. To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology qualification, learners must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).

Mandatory units – Level 04
• The Scope of Psychology (20 credits)
• Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
• Biopsychology (20 credits)
• The Development of Attachments (20 credits)
• Processes of Human Memory (20 credits)
• Research Methods and Investigating Psychology (20 credits) OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology

Mandatory units – Level 05
• Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia (20 credits)
• Individual Differences: Intelligence; Personality and Criminology (20 credits)
• Visual Perception (20 credits)
• Social Psychology: pro and anti-social behaviour (20 credits)
• The Diversity of Addiction (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology (20 credits) Duration and

Duration 12 months and Mode of delivery is via Live Online (MsTeams).

All units within this qualification are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the assessor.Specific assessment guidance and relevant marking criteria for each unit are made available in the Assignment Brief document. These are made available to centres immediately after registration of one or more learners.
The assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including entry to a Level 6 Diploma qualification in a related field or directly into employment in a wide range of careers, such as:
• advertising
• marketing
• career counselling
• education
• the health professions
• human resources
• management
• police and social services.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learner may be eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit the  University Progressions  page.