Diploma in Psychology

Diploma in Psychology (Conversion Course)

Psychology is the science of the mind, and the human brain is said to be the most complex machine on Earth. This diploma opens the door to a vast exploration of the source of all thoughts and behaviours.

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour as well as the thoughts, feelings, and motivation essential to that behaviour. It is one of the few subjects that has direct relevance to everyone’s life.

This course is intended for those who already have a degree with some element of psychology, but who are not yet eligible for membership to the British Psychological Society.

Key facts

• This course provides a comprehensive study of contemporary psychology and training in the scientific basis of psychology. It is delivered by experienced and enthusiastic staff
• You will study a wide variety of themes and types of psychology
• This course course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and will provide you with the qualification for membership to the BPS
• The diploma will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, project work and computer-based exercises (e.g. in research methods and statistics)
• Throughout the course you will also develop the transferable skills of oral and written presentation, interpersonal communication, leadership, team work and time management which are essential to many careers
• Expert guest speakers and external visits will be a feature of the course
• Facilities used on the course include a psychometric lab, teaching laboratories with modern computing facilities, a high tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and a simulation lab
• There is a thriving research culture, covering a wide range psychology areas including health psychology, social psychology, and individual differences

Course content

Diploma in Psychology (Conversion Course)

Throughout the course you will gain a greater understanding of social interaction, individual development and the way in which the brain interprets information that we deal with on a daily basis. If you’ve ever questioned people’s behaviour or reactions or wondered how the human brain works, then studying this degree will be ideal for your questioning mind and help you gain this understanding.

Typical course content:

The scientific nature of psychology is emphasised throughout the course with specific modules relating to: social psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology, and psychobiology. You will develop your statistical and research skills through regular laboratory based practicals and in the final part of the course you will complete a substantial final project on a topic of your choice.

Career opportunities

A degree in psychology opens up progression into a wide range of careers including:

• Educational psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Health psychology
• Counselling psychology

Alternatively, you could go on to postgraduate training, research or teaching.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of coursework (essays, portfolios and practical reports), presentations and examinations. You will be required to do a dissertation as part of your final year assessment.

Course duration

Part-time
Two-years

Entry requirements and applying

For entry onto the programme students will need to have a first degree (2:2) or above in a subject that has an element of psychological content and be subject to an interview.

Applicants should apply direct.

The programme is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of a lower class Honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.