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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES VPS034

Duration (approx) 1500 hours
Qualification
Associate Diploma

Why Study Social Sciences?

Social sciences are subjects that look at human relationships, society, the structures in our societies. Today's world is in many ways a contradiction:

  • People are more connected in some ways than ever before (e.g. via social media on the internet).
  • Personal connections are disrupted more than they have ever been (e.g. divorce, economic migration) 

We live in a different society to that experienced by previous generations, where individual and group relationships are unstable in ways that used to be stable. This course helps you to begin understanding the social dynamics and the impacts on individuals brought about by change.

By studying social sciences, we can learn more about human behaviour and the society around us.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in understanding more about social behaviour, why people behave the way that they do in social situations and independently. The dynamic nature of today's world offers opportunities like we have never seen before, but at the same time, it is potentially more disruptive to the individual's wellbeing, than ever before.

Learning about social sciences creates a foundation for working with people anywhere, helping individuals or groups, in welfare services, counselling, or any other situation involving managing or helping people.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

During the course, you will learn more about –

  • The psychology of children, adults, adolescents and older people.
  • Criminal behaviour and society
  • Ethics
  • Legal terminology
  • Different cultures
  • The impact of drugs on individuals and society as a whole.
  • Social psychology.

    There are 15 modules in the course. There are twelve compulsory modules and you can then choose three modules to suit you and your interests.  For example, you might want to learn more about –

  • Criminal profiling
  • The psychological theories used in education and organisations.
  • How psychology is used in marketing and sports.

You can see more about the modules by clicking on the links below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES VPS034
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 AGED CARE AND COUNSELLING BPS212
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS309
 ETHICS BPS217
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY BWR108
 MULTI CULTURAL AWARENESS - BPS303
 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (DRUGS & PSYCHOLOGY) BPS302
 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS205
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 5 modules.
 CRIMINAL PROFILING BPS227
 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105
 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS103
 MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY BPS107
 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BPS106

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What Next?

Where Might this Course Lead You?

Understanding society gives you valuable skills to work with people in contexts as varied as welfare or leisure services, to marketing and personnel management.

Learn why people interact well or poorly.

You may begin this course with preconceptions about the career you might have; but in the light of what you learn, your awareness of what you might do will expand well beyond what can be imagined at the start.

The reality is that the world is changing so fast; and new employment opportunities are emerging from the shadows every day. The one thing that is not changing though is that man is a social being; and so long as we live as part of a society, there will be a career advantage for anyone who understands the interactions that happen between people. After this course, you may find employment in any of the following situations: or in a range of other situations that as yet have not even been conceived.

Employment Opportunities:

  • Community Services
  • Counselling
  • Health Services
  • Education
  • Youth Work
  • Social Welfare
  • Employment Services
  • Media
  • Personnel Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Planning
  • Other

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda ColeJacinda has expertise in psychology and horticulture. She holds a BSc (hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology (Clinical) and also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the London Centre for Psychotherapy. In horticulture she has a Certificate in Garden Design and ran her own landscaping and garden design business for a number of years. Jacinda also has many years experience in course development and educational writing.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


Check out our eBooks

Family & Relationships CounsellingThe Family and Relationships Counselling ebook is an informative and helpful read for anyone who wants to improve their relationships or even help other people improve or nurture their own relationships.
Occupational PsychologyThe Occupational Psychology Ebook looks at occupational or industrial psychology. Get to know the underlying theories in occupational psychology and improve productivity at your workplace. This ebook will help you improve your recruitment techniques, improve working conditions, increase productivity, developing effective decision making abilities and also includes methods of coping with stress within the workplace.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
The Psychology of HealthThe Psychology and Health ebook is a delightfully interesting read that helps you understand the link between physical and psychological health. This ebook is ideal for anyone who has a personal interest in the area, as well as psychology and health students.