Study child psychology Level 5

Interested in becoming a professional child psychologist? Looking to take an existing career in childcare to the next level? With an endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology on your CV, your success story starts today!  Study online with Brentwood Open Learning Centre, for the chance to enrich your outlook with an advanced Child Psychology Diploma!  Build the knowledge, skills and confidence you’ll need to build a rewarding career for life!  Explore the field of child psychology at an advanced level, along with the most important theories and concepts at the heart of the profession.  Study attachment theory, developmental influences, personality development, social and emotional growth, language development, moral development and common issues throughout childhood and beyond.  However ambitious your goals may be, this exclusive Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology could transform your career prospects for life!

Why Study Child Psychology?

The field of child psychology is one of unique relevance and importance worldwide.  Over a remarkably short period of time, children undergo significant cognitive, physical, social and emotional change. Our experiences and exposures to external stimuli during childhood can have a marked impact on every aspect of our lives as adults.  For the child psychologist, the challenge lies in assisting with the strong and healthy development of children from all backgrounds.  There can be little more rewarding than knowing your efforts as a child psychologist are changing lives for the better, every single day.  Whether already working with children or considering a radical change in career direction, this Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology could be right up your street!

This exclusive Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology provides an advanced overview of the most important concepts and teachings in the field of child psychology.  Each of the 12 course units concludes with an online assessment for submission to your personally-assigned tutor:

An Introduction to Child Psychology

The course begins by providing learners with a detailed introduction to child psychology, both as a profession and a wider concept.  The functions and objectives of child psychology services are discussed, along with a breakdown of the developmental stages during childhood and the potential benefits of consulting with a child psychologist.

The Formation of Attachments (i)

A fascinating introduction to attachment theory follows in the second unit, which tracks the formation of attachments with other people throughout the different stages of childhood.  The fundamentals of evolutionary theory are also discussed, alongside the basics of Bowlby’s Attachment Theory.

The Formation of Attachments (ii)

Additional attachment theory concepts are introduced in module three, which furthers the teachings of the prior unit by introducing Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments, Spitz’ Studies of Children in Institutions and other key child psychology theories.

Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

Course content then turns attention to the consequences associated with breakdowns in attachments.  Candidates learn how separation from parents and caregivers can influence various aspects of their development, while discussing the effects of bereavement, foster care and other causes of separation.

Influences on Development

Unit five brings developmental influences into discussion, exploring how the people, experiences and general stimuli children are exposed to can affect their development.  The capacity of various pressures and exposures to impact a child’s development at different stages during childhood is also discussed. 

Social and Emotional Growth

A child’s journey towards established social and emotional growth is tracked and analysed in unit six.  Candidates also consider the various factors, individuals and experiences that can positively or negatively impact social and emotional growth.

Personality Development

Unit seven provides a fascinating overview of how children gradually build their own unique personalities.  Candidates consider character development throughout childhood and how internal and external influences alike can affect the personality and character a person ultimately develops.

Language Development

The importance of strong and confident speech and language development is examined in unit eight, in which candidates learn how common communication issues at various stages of childhood can be identified and addressed.  An introduction to lexical development theory is also provided.

Moral Development

A child’s ongoing development of a moral code is explored in the ninth unit, which documents key moral and ethical growth stages throughout childhood.  Once again, the individuals and influences (internal and external) that can affect moral and ethical development in childhood are brought into discussion.

Problems of Infancy

Unit 10 examines some of the most common psychological and developmental issues that occur during infancy.  Candidates study the causes and consequences of such issues, along with how they can be identified and addressed.

Problems in Childhood

Common problems in childhood are then discussed in unit 11, which again focuses on the causes, consequences, identification and resolution of such issues.

Problems in Adolescence

Concluding the course, unit 12 examines the potential for developmental issues to continue beyond childhood and into adolescence.  Several common examples of problems in adolescence are presented, along with their causes and effects respectively.

Paying in Instalments: £760 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £160

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £50

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £660

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Qualified child psychologists enjoy extraordinary career prospects on a global basis.  Some specialise in one or more specific areas of child psychology, while others provide a broader range of services.  Typical job titles in the field of child psychology include youth counsellor, occupational therapist, educational specialist, child psychologist and many more besides.  Pursue a position with an established organisation, or take the first big step towards fulfilling your dreams of self-employment.  Newcomers can expect to earn approximately £20,000 in an entry-level position.

Here at Brentwood Open Learning College, we take pride in offering the web’s most accessible, affordable and enjoyable online education.  This advanced Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology could be the ideal course for the following applicants:

• Candidates looking to build rewarding careers in childcare settings

• Existing childcare workers looking to improve their skills

• Newcomers to child psychology with no prior knowledge or experience

• Members of the workforce in pursuit of promotion

• Anyone looking to better understand childhood development

• Candidates interested in boosting their CVs and career prospects for life

Whether new to child psychology or ready to take your career to the next level, this Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology could be your ticket to a brighter future!  Enrol online, or contact the admissions team at Brentwood Open Learning College for more information.