# Level 7 Diploma in Psychology

> The Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is designed to empower learners with a deep understanding of essential cognitive functions, such as perception, executive functions, language, and attention, highlighting their importance in the field of psychology. This qualification also equips learners with valuable skills that are vital for a successful career in psychology.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-7-diploma-in-psychology/738
- Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college)
- Price: £1,080 (was £1,170), buy online
- Study method: Online, On Demand
- Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced
- Level: Advanced
- Qualification: Level 7 Diploma in Psychology (QAN 610/2064/3)
- Includes: certificate
- Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Psychology](https://upskilluni.com/courses/psychology)
- Last updated: 2026-11-12

## Description

The Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is designed to empower learners with a deep understanding of essential cognitive functions, such as perception, executive functions, language, and attention, highlighting their importance in the field of psychology. This qualification also equips learners with valuable skills that are vital for a successful career in psychology.

By successfully completing the Level 7 Diploma in Psychology, you will open doors to exciting opportunities for further study or immediate employment, setting you on a path to make a meaningful impact in the world of psychology.

**Learning Objectives**

At the end of the course, a learner is expected to

- Understand psychoanalytic therapy and its procedure and examine counselling interventions
- Understand critical psychology and psychology of liberation
- Understand brain-behaviour relationship in day-today life and the neuropsychological relation to different psychological disorders
- Understand qualitative paradigm of psychology and different qualitative research methods
- Undertake how a society influences the development of humans and to assess key developmental changes
- Understand rehabilitation psychology, the psychological assessment of persons with disabilities and psychological interventions.

**Qualification Accreditation, Recognition and the awarding body**

Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England and awarded by Qualifi Ltd - A recognised Awarding Organisation.

- Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework - Level 7
- Accredited to European Qualifications Framework - Level 7
- Equivalent to Framework of Higher Education Qualifications in England (FHEQ - QAA) - Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma
- Equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) - Level 11

Qualification Accreditation Number is **610/2064/3 (Gov.UK)**

**Qualification Structure of Level 7 Diploma in Psychology**

The course's overall structure is based on the following units covering several topics relating to learning outcomes. Students are required to complete six units to achieve 120 credits. Each unit has 20 credits.

- Psychoanalysis and Mental Health
- Exploring psychology
- Cognitive and biological psychology
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Social and Cultural Psychology and Psychology of Human Development
- Rehabilitation Psychology

**Career path**

Learners will have the following career options (not an exhaustive list)

- Clinical psychologist
- Counselling psychologist
- Education mental health practitioner
- Educational psychologist
- Forensic psychologist
- Health psychologist
- High intensity therapist
- Occupational psychologist
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Sport and exercise psychologist

**Assessment Methods**

Each unit is assessed with an assignment.

**Certification**

Successful learner will be achieve a regulated Qualification of 120 credits, awarded by Qualifi that includes a Certificate and a Transcript to confirm credits and grades.

**Intakes**

You can start this course anytime.

## Curriculum

- Psychoanalysis and Mental Health
- Exploring Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Social and Cultural Psychology and Psychology of Human Development
- Rehabilitation Psychology

## Who is this course for?

This Level 7 Diploma is suitable for psychology graduates seeking postgraduate-level study, mental health professionals aiming to upskill, or individuals preparing for further academic research in psychological sciences.

## Entry requirements

As this is a Level 7 qualification equivalent to a Postgraduate Diploma, learners are typically expected to hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field. Prior knowledge of core psychological concepts and research methods is recommended to ensure success in the advanced units.

## Certificates

Level 7 Diploma in Psychology is accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England and awarded by Qualifi Ltd - A recognised Awarding Organisation. Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework - Level 7 Accredited to European Qualifications Framework - Level 7 Equivalent to Framework of Higher Education Qualifications in England (FHEQ - QAA) - Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma Equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) - Level 11 Qualification Accreditation Number is 610/2064/3 (Gov.UK)

## Career path

Learners will have the following career options (not an exhaustive list) Clinical psychologist Counselling psychologist Education mental health practitioner Educational psychologist Forensic psychologist Health psychologist High intensity therapist Occupational psychologist Psychological wellbeing practitioner Sport and exercise psychologist