ANC offers advanced diploma in psychology
The fastest route to a world-class degree in Psychology and many exciting career opportunities!
Positive Psychology and Well-Being
A workshop for school leavers and working professionals
Resource Person : Dr. Suhaila Shafeek Date : Saturday, 2nd June 2018 Time : 09.30am to 12.00nn
Venue : ANC Education, 308 - 310 R.A De Mel Mawatha, Col 03
ANC Education has worked with the UK’s leading awarding body, SQA ( Scottish Qualifications Authority) to devise tailormade qualifications in psychology leading to the BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Top up) - Final Year offered by the University of West London (UWL), one of the top 20 producers of psychologists in the UK. This fast track route enables students to be career ready within 3 years, with dual qualifications in psychology (awarded by SQA and UWL). Students can also opt for the MSC in Psychology program offered by UWL. This is also a more affordable alternative to going overseas for quality education.
SQA Qualifications
SQA is an international awarding body with a global reputation for quality. It boasts 100 years of experience in qualification design and offers a range of higher national diplomas with practical approaches to learning in a wide range of subjects. SQA works in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, and industry within the UK and internationally. SQA is accountable to the British government and works in close partnership with approved centers to ensure that the standards of its qualifications are consistently monitored and maintained.
Tailor-made Qualifications at ANC
ANC boasts a strong track record of producing thousands of graduates in collaboration with several universities renowned for excellence in research, innovation, and education. Dr Mojgan Shadbash, the Head of Psychology degree programs at ANC, has facilitated the learning experience of hundreds of psychology graduates who either launched rewarding careers or opted to join world- class grad schools, including Cambridge University, Cornell University, and Yale University. Building on this experience, ANC worked with SQA and UWL to offer tailor-made qualifications to suit the demands of the modern workplace. Moreover, ANC’s close links with local industry as well as Dr Mojgan’s experience as a clinical psychologist ensure that this general psychology curriculum is designed in such a way that students are well prepared to find employment in government organizations, non-government organizations, and international corporations.
Admission Requirements
GCE O/L / IGCSE or
GCE A/L or
HND Part qualifications in Psychology
Credit Transfer
If you have already studied at tertiary level, you may be able to count it towards your Advanced Diploma in Psychology, which could save your time and money. It’s important you provide your counsellors with details of your prior learning experience at the enrollment. The exemptions are granted at the discretion of the academic head.
Course Overview
Students learn psychological principles, facts, and theories about individuals and groups, using experiential, observational, and case study methods.
Advanced Diploma in Psychology program introduces students to the field of psychology and careers related to psychology. Students also learn academic skills in psychology and research methods necessary for the subsequent courses to be taken, while improving their analytical skills and communication skills.
The second year curriculum introduces students to more specific areas of psychology, such as education psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology in addition to the theories of psychology and further research methods. This builds a solid foundation for further study.
The BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Top up) - Final Year offered by the UWL (subject to validation) focuses on experiential learning that enables students to be prepared for a career. In addition to the dissertation submitted, students will have the opportunity to complete an internship.
Course Assessment
Two third of this course will be assessed through coursework, giving students the opportunity to improve their skills and prove their mastery as they progress toward their qualification. This helps learners who may be weak in one area but possess strength in another. In addition to continuous assessments, students will complete a few written exams and the dissertation.
Supervised Internships
Psychology students are encouraged to have hands-on experience in an environment structured to support their learning goals. They gain experience, reflect on what they have learned, and apply new knowledge and skills during the internship period. Along the way, faculty advisors work closely with them and provide feedback to help them identify opportunities for further growth.
Past students have interned in a range of settings, including hospitals- National Institute of Mental Health, National Hospital, Lady Ridgway Hospital, Army Hospital; educational institutions, Lyceum International, British School, Methodist College, ANC-MMI, to name a few; special education units; charity organizations; counselling/ awareness programs, and HR departments.
Endless Career Opportunities
With over one million bachelor’s degrees conferred annually (National Center for Educational Statistics 2017), Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors: it is a highly flexible, marketable, and useful liberal arts degree and the knowledge and skills developed as a psychology major can be applied later along many career paths: management, marketing/ sales/ advertising, education, health care, career counselling, social work, child care. Students can also launch a prestigious career in research in a variety of settings such as academia, industry, government, social service agencies and nonprofits.
Learning Experience at ANC
Most courses at ANC are seminars to emphasize the value of discussion-based learning and a small classroom environment. Through group projects and presentations, students are encouraged to work with one another to accomplish tasks rather than compete for the best grade in the class. Well qualified professors of ANC possess impressive work experience as well: they combine that expertise and their subject knowledge in classrooms. They are often sought after as consultants in their fields and truly the best out there for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. In sum, every student walks away from ANC with a sense of accomplishment.
For more information, contact/ visit ANC: 0777 83 33 30|www.ancedu.com| No.308 – 310, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 322, Peradeniya Road, Kandy or follow them on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ancedu/