Psychological Studies - PgDip part-time

The Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Psychological Studies is a conversion course for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career in psychology; for instance, in educational, occupational or clinical psychology. If your first degree was in a different subject, or you hold an honours degree in psychology that did not confer eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (formerly known as the Graduate Basis for Registration or GBR) then this course is for you.

This course has replaced the Graduate Diploma (GradDip) in Psychology previously offered by the University of Bolton.

It is assumed that you will have some knowledge of psychology with a minimum of 60 credits in the subject from your first degree studies. If you do not have 60 credits in psychology you may complete the Graduate Foundation Studies in Psychology course here at the University of Bolton (please follow the link in the 'related courses' section below for details) or complete an equivalent 60 credit course. On completion of the foundation course with an average mark of at least 50% over the three modules you will be eligible to enrol for the PgDip in Psychological Studies.

The course provides a curriculum that covers specifically identified areas in psychology, equivalent to those areas covered in the British Psychological Societys qualifying examination in psychology. The modules that you study will give you a strong grounding in core areas of psychology and in research methods, as well as an understanding of the science of psychology.