Diploma in Psychology

LevelDiploma
Awarded byOTHM UK
AccreditationGTEC
AssessmentAssignments, no exams

About this programme

The Diploma in Psychology is a foundation qualification awarded by OTHM UK (accredited by GTEC) and taught at AFCAB in Accra.

It runs over two semesters of five months each. You register for each semester, study its modules and hand in your assignments on this website, including the external assignments graded by OTHM UK.

The fees are given in your admission letter. Apply online; the application form fee is paid once.

How you are assessed

  • Internal assignments, set and marked by AFCAB lecturers
  • External assignments set and graded by OTHM UK
  • No written examinations
  • Certificate issued by OTHM UK (accredited by GTEC)
Semester 13 modules
  1. PSY401 The Scope of Psychology Compulsory
  2. PSY402 Introduction to Social and Development Psychology Compulsory
  3. PSY403 Biopsychology Compulsory
Semester 23 modules
  1. PSY404 The Development of Attachments Compulsory
  2. PSY405 Processes of Human Memory Compulsory
  3. PSY406 Research Methods and Investigation in Psychology Compulsory
  1. Apply onlineApply on this page and pay the GH₵200 application form fee online with Mobile Money or card (or at the AFCAB office).
  2. Receive your admission letterAdmissions reviews your application. Your admission letter gives your student number and your fees.
  3. Register each semesterWhen registration opens you register for the semester. Your modules open once 70% of the semester fee is paid.
  4. Study and submitFollow the lessons and hand in your assignments here, including the external assignments graded by OTHM UK. Results appear on your learning page.

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