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Diploma in Abnormal Pyschology

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:38:40 +0000

The Diploma in Abnormal Psychology covers such topics as Defining Mental Illness, The Psychoanalytic Approach, Biological, Behaviourist and Humanistic Approaches, Carl Jung and Post Freudians, Schizophrenia and Depression, as well as looking at methods, ethics and The Anti-Psychiatry Approach.

The Abnormal Psychology degree is a course that requires somewhere in the region of 110 study hours, and you will be provided with full support from your tutor for a 2 year period, which should be sufficient time for most people to complete the course.

Diploma in Accounting

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:04:19 +0000

The Diploma in Accounting is broken down into ten modules of varying lengths and difficulty, including Costing, Accounting Standards, Published Accounts and Partnership Accounts, Stock Valuation, Types of Business Organisations, Accounting Concepts and Further Aspects. It is a self contained course, so there is no requirement to purchase textbooks to accompany the degree course, although there is some suggested reading material that you may find useful.

You must be at least 16 years old to enrol in this distance learning course. The course should take you around 37 hours per unit, and you will be assessed by a final set of multiple choice examinations. You can join the diploma course at any time of the year, and you can pay for the course in installments if required.

Diploma in Addiction Counselling

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:13:16 +0000

The Diploma in Addiction Counselling from distance learning college Oxford Distance Learning is designed to follow on from, and compliment the basic or introductory counseling course. There are ten modules to the course, each of which should take you around 37 hours, and a Final exam at the end of the course. Again, you are free to join the course at any point in the year. Modules include an introduction to addiction, focusing on substance and alcohol addition, client-counsellor relationships in addiction therapy, and discussion on other addictions such as smoking, food and shopping.

All of your study materials are included in the course fees, and full support is provided by the tutoring department for the duration of your course. The Course completion certificate and all examination fees are also included in the fees, which can be paid in installments.

Diploma in Advertising

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:22:55 +0000

The Professional Diploma in Advertising is one of the most popular distance learning courses that Oxford College offer, and is a must for those looking for a career in Advertising. It is particularly suited for those looking to retrain for a change in career as you can study at your own pace alongside your current job or other commitments.

The course is broken down into 12 modules, covering such topics as Copywriting, graphic design and production, Television and Radio commercials, Public Relations, Media Law and Internet design & copy. The course can be started at any time, and you can pay for the Diploma in Advertising course by monthly instalments if you wish.

Diploma in Alexander Technique

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:00 +0000

The Professional Diploma in Alexander Technique course from Oxford College is a distance learning course, which means that you study at home, at your own pace. There are no lessons or lectures to attend, however you still have the full support of a tutor and all the materials you need to study.

The course is designed for those students who would like to learn the Alexander technique (a process by which an individual can learn awareness of their physical and psychological self in order to transmit positivism through body movements) in order to practice as an Alexander Practitioner/Teacher, however it is also suitable for those people who have an interest in learning the process for themselves.

Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:41:11 +0000

The diploma in Anatomy and Physiology will particularly interest those that are looking to further their knowledge in this area or those who wish to enter into studies in complimentary medicines. Equally, this course will provide a foundation for thse looking to pursue a career in the public sector.

The course is made up of 10 modules each introducing the body systems in a logical manner. Each f the modules contain a self-assessment activity and following successful completion of the 10 modules students will be required to pass a 5000 word assignment in order to gain the diploma. Modules include looking at the body’s communication systems; intake and elimination systems; the survival and protection systems as well as an introduction to the human body.

Diploma in Aromatherapy

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:47 +0000

On successfully completing this diploma course you will be fully equiped to practice as an Aromatherapist. Aromatherapy has been known to help with a wide range of physical and emotional conditions and this course will equip you with the essential knowledge of aromatherapy to enable you to offer aromatherapy to others.

The course will teach you the basics of aromatherapy – what it is and the history of it. It will teach you how essential oils and aromatic waters are made; various distilling techniques; methods and usage of essential oils as well as how to store them. You will also learn the medicinal properties of essential oils for medical complaints amongst other things.

Diploma in Bereavement Counselling

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:15:16 +0000

Designed to follow on from the basic counselling course, this course will cover basic counselling skills and core knowledge together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories of counselling.

in order to give students a full working knowledge and understanding of the counselling skills this course will focus on psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and person-centred approaches. The advanced skills that you will be taught will enable you to deal with and recognise a range of complex client needs. You will also understand the origins of these emotions and the possible pysiological factors.

The 10 modules each require you to complete an assignment and at the end of the course you will be required to complete a 5000 word essay to achieve your diploma.

Diploma in Biology

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:37:27 +0000

This level 2 diploma is designed to appeal to anyone looking to improve their knowledge or someone with an interest in the biology field. It will benefit anyone looking to study this subject further at higher/further education.

Students will benefit from a mixed approach to this course. They will study the laws, theories and models of biology in a concept-led approach. They will also consider the application of biological knowledge and look at the underpinning concepts in a context-led aproach.

Your tutor can provide you with reference materials and various resource sites for you to visit and there are a range of text books that will support you throughout this course.

The modules include lifestyle, health, biodiversity, infections to name but a few. The course is assessed by written assignment which provides you with written material useful for revision purposes for the examination.

Diploma in Botany

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:24 +0000

This diploma course will appeal to those who wish to study botany at a higher level in the future or those who are interested in plants but would like a more scientific background. Reference is made to human-plant interactions throughout the course to remind the student of the relevance of botany in the world today.

The course consists of 10 modules each of which requires the student to complete an assignment. At the end of the 10 modules te student will be required to pass a 5000 word essay to achieve the diploma. Recommended reading lists will be provided for your reference.

Modules include an introduction to botany; plant physiology; genetics; diversity to name but a few.