Psychology University Certificate
University of Derby Online
Summary
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
If you have an undergraduate degree in a non-psychology subject but would like to explore or pursue a career in Psychology, then this University Certificate will give you 60 credits of undergraduate psychology, enabling you to then apply for a psychology conversion course - such as our MSc Psychology Conversion, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
You'll gain an introduction to fundamental elements of psychology, e.g. cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology. We'll also introduce you to research methods, a crucial skill you'll need to develop and advance psychological thought.
In addition to introducing you to some of the core areas of psychology, studying the University Certificate in Psychology will also allow you to gain the basic concepts and skills you need to successfully study psychology online. Throughout the course, you'll be part of an online community learning and networking with each other through discussion groups and email.
Description
To successfully complete the University Certificate in Psychology you must pass 60 credits, by completing 3 x 20 credit modules.
Additionally, you will complete our Freshers' module which does not carry any credits but is a valuable addition to the other optional modules that make up the certificate. This skills module will give you an introduction to the psychology department, university systems, online learning and studying psychology in higher education. Please note that there is no charge for the Freshers' Module.
To achieve 60 credits, you will complete three of the 20 credit optional modules from the list below. If your first degree did not include any research methods training, you will be encouraged to select the Research Methods in Psychology module as one of your options.
The order of the modules you can select follows a study pattern which is determined by your start date (i.e. whether you start in September, January or May). Advice and counselling on module choices is available from the programme leader at application and enrolment stages.
Stage 1
- Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Psychology: Traditions and Skills
- Research Methods and Analysis in Psychology
Requirements
You will need at least one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree with at least 2nd class Honours (in any subject) from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification – at least a 2:2
- A Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification
- An undergraduate degree from an overseas institution that is equivalent to the above UK qualifications. However, if you have overseas qualifications, we do advise that you gain the UK equivalent. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English.
Questions and answers
Reviews
Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.
Add to basket or enquire
Course provided by
Legal information
This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.
