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Overview
By taking the Investigating Psychology 1 programme offered by The Open University UK, you will explore the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and find out how psychological research addresses real-life issues with an opportunity to conduct a psychological study of your own.
You will be provided with two textbooks and access to a comprehensive website containing an online study guide, audio-visual material and interactive activities which are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
Supporting study materials
The module is built around two textbooks, Investigating Psychology and Investigating Methods, and a website containing activities and audio-visual material that will form part of your core study time. There is also a booklet, Investigating Intelligence, which you will engage with in the first four weeks of the module. Throughout the module, you will be provided with an online study guide.The online material will extend your understanding of the topics and issues discussed in the books in a number of ways, for example:
- the audio-visual material picks up on specific questions addressed in each chapter
- the interactive exercises will develop your understanding of the research methods used in psychology and will help you consolidate your understanding of key psychological concepts
- the online activities will help you develop the skills needed for your own learning.
Programme Structure
You will learn about:
- some of the topics that psychologists investigate
- how the research process develops from asking questions, through collecting evidence to evaluating the findings.
You will develop skills in:
- accessing and interpreting information
- constructing arguments
- presenting and communicating information
- managing your time effectively.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
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Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 36 other Short Courses in Educational Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 1 module. OU level 1 modules provide core subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning, to help you progress to OU level 2 study. Although you may study this module on its own, we recommend that you start your studies with Introducing the social sciences (DD102).
Tuition Fee
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International
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
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