Psychology (Graduate Certificate)

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Psychology (Graduate Certificate)

2009 ENTRY

This course is designed for students who currently hold a first degree (2.2 classification or above) which is not recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Passing the course confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR), the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist. It is therefore a requirement for students seeking careers in, for example, educational, clinical or forensic psychology.

Study Details/Module Information

You will be able to study key areas of psychology in a thriving research environment and, through your own supervised research dissertation, explore practical issues of interest and relevance to a range of theoretical and occupational fields. You will develop a firm knowledge base in psychology and gain experience of the research process.

The course offers a variety of assessments designed to help you to become an effective communicator and problem solver with a critical, independent outlook. You will also have the opportunity to build on more generic skills such as written and oral communication and numeracy.

Key Information

Award: Graduate Certificate in Psychology
Mode of Study:
Option 1 (for candidates requiring 60 credits in Psychology): two years (year one part-time; year two full-time)
Option 2 (for candidates possessing 60 credits in Psychology): one year full-time
Study Pattern: September entry
Accreditation: British Psychological Society
Entry Criteria:
Option 1 Honours degree (2.2 or above)
Option 2 Honours degree (2.2 or above)
containing:
Standard route: at least 60 credits in Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods.
Accredited prior learning route: at least 60 credits in modules leading to similar appropriate learning outcomes (negotiated with the course leader).