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Tuition fee
6714 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
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Duration
16 months
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About

This Psychology PG Dip course from University of Essex Online will allow you to expand your knowledge across key areas within psychology and help you gain skills beneficial in a wide range of related careers. Convert your fascination with the human mind into a professional career with this 100% online short psychology qualification.

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Overview

Throughout this Psychology PG Dip course from  University of Essex Online you will gain an insight into the theory and practices of psychology while developing essential research and evaluation skills that are indispensable within the field. By studying online you can continue in your current career while nurturing your interest in topics such as:

  • the history and philosophy of psychological inquiry
  • critical milestones in human development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood
  • fundamental research principles in psychobiology and neuropsychology
  • the main qualitative and quantitative research methods used for data collection and analysis

Career opportunities:

The PG Dip Psychology is useful in a wide array of fields, including counselling, marketing, the civil service, healthcare and the legal system – as well as for academia, research and training.

You could also pursue further education in psychology in order to enter one of the many career paths within this field. These include investigative and forensic psychology; neuroscience; healthcare; child development and education; sports; exercise; occupational psychology; or clinical roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Human Development over the Lifespan 
  • Research Methods
  • Critical Social Psychology
  • Advanced Research Methods 
  • Psychobiology and Neuroscience
  • Psychology Skills and Employability

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Colchester, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification
  • at least three years’ relevant work experience

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Dip Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    6714 GBP / year
    6714 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    6429 GBP / year
    6429 GBP / year

Funding

Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.

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