Psychology Grad Cert

University College London

Postgraduate

In London

£ 4,500 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    9 Months

This programme offers a conversion route to psychology for applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline. The Graduate Certificate in Psychology (passed at Master's qualifying level) plus the Child Development MSc OR Psychology of Education MSc enables students to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates of this programme often go on to pursue careers in the fields of research, health and education. Many applicants undertake this degree because they wish to be eligible to apply for a doctoral training degree in educational or clinical psychology.

A minimum of a second class Bachelor's degree normally in a subject other than psychology from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Psychology MSc
  • Psychological
  • Psychological Processes
  • Psychology Grad Cert
  • Psychological Society
  • Psychology and Education
  • Biological Psychology
  • Social
  • Psychological Research

Course programme

This programme will:

  • impart a broad knowledge of psychological theory and research
  • examine psychological research on language, the functions of the brain, personality, cognitive development, memory and our capacity to think, learn and solve problems
  • look at the effects of the dynamics within groups (such as leadership) and between groups (such as prejudice and aggression)
  • develop skills of critical analysis and ability to structure an argument and support it with evidence
  • develop ability to evaluate psychological theory and research
  • provide a basic introduction to some of the statistical techniques commonly used in psychological research.

Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits.

The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits each).

Core modules
  • Introduction to Psychology I: Cognition and Development
  • Introduction to Psychology II: Individual, Social and Biological Psychology
Optional modules
  • There are no optional modules on this programme.
Dissertation/report

Not applicable.

Teaching and learning

This programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and interactive, task-based learning. Assessment is through essays and examinations.


Additional information

Overseas Fee : £4,500 (PT)

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