The Postgraduate Diploma Psychology (Conversion) offers a selection of second year and third year undergraduate modules to cover the core areas of biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology, statistics and research methods, and historical issues in psychology as set out by the British Psychological Society.
As such, you will study the following core modules:
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology and Individual Differences
- Cognitive Psychology 2
- Introduction of Statistical Methods for Diploma Students
- Practical Methods 2
- Statistical Methods 2
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
- Social and Developmental Psychology
You will also be able to choose 20 credits’ worth of modules from the following options:
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic and Mental Health
- Mind and Brain
- Understanding Patterns of Action – Dissertation
- Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport
- Cognitive Development
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology of Digital Technology
- Understanding Patterns of Action
Please note that all modules may be subject to change.
The Diploma Psychology (Conversion) is offered on a full-time basis over nine months.
Diploma students attend a selection of second and third year undergraduate modules to cover the British Psychological Society core areas, and elective modules in an area of applied psychology.
Separate supporting tutorials are provided for Diploma students.
Assessment is by written examination at the end of each semester and by practical reports and written assessments.
You will be expected to achieve a standard of at least a pass degree in each exam and assignment, and an overall average of 50 per cent.