Psychology

Overview

No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. On this short course, you will study the science behind the mind, brain, and behaviour. You will learn about the different fields within psychology and how their learnings can be applied to real-life situations, which can help you understand the thoughts and actions of people and groups. 

This online CertHE Psychology can be completed in as little as 16 months – and it’s easy to progress onto the full BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology. 

CertHE Psychology teaching methods

We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.

CertHE Psychology assessment methods

All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres; instead, you will submit written assignments through the VLE. For the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system that allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.

We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:

• assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year exams
• showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the VLE
• rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
• ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team

We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.

CertHE Psychology career prospects

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to progress on to study our BPS accredited online BSc (Hons) Psychology. Studying a BPS accredited psychology degree is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist in the UK.

Your psychology knowledge will be useful for careers in a wide range of industries including business, counselling, civil service, healthcare, and teaching.