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| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of East London
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the empirical study of behaviour. Psychologists study the biological basis of behaviour, mental functioning (referred to as cognition), development and change across the lifespan, individual differences such as personality and intelligence and the influence of social contexts on behaviour. Psychological knowledge and theories are used to advance our understanding of health, work, education, crime, therapy and many other arenas of human activity.
Graduate Diploma in Psychology at UEL
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is for people who already have a first degree and wish to convert this into a qualification that will be recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration), a pre-requisite for post-graduate training leading to Chartership, and for professional work in the field (this depends on you achieving an overall average mark of 50% or above). Alternatively, you may be wishing to learn more about Psychology and/or further your career in related areas without having to undertake another complete degree course.
Contents
The Graduate Diploma takes one year full-time or a minimum of one and a half years part-time. You may study during the day or evening or a combination of the two. You will complete 120 credits, from two Level 2 modules and four Level 3 modules, each module carrying 20 credits.
The Bridging Programme takes one year part-time (day or evening study) starting in September, or one semester full-time (day or day and evening study combined) starting in February.
Learning environment
Teaching methods vary from module to module but include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations and individual supervision. Student learning is supported by lecture notes, module handbooks and suggested reading. Direct class contact is supplemented by individual reading, completion of set exercises and preparation for assignments.
Learning resources include IT and general psychology laboratories, access to electronic databases and specialist library facilities.
Assessment
Programme modules are assessed by examination, by a mixture of coursework and examination, or by coursework alone. At least one third of assessment will be by coursework – the exact proportion will depend on option choice. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and an empirical project.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first degree either from a UK university or from a recognised overseas institution (refer to the International Association of Universities) and that is equivalent to a UK degree (refer to the British Council’s International Guide to Qualifications in Education). Your degree must have included at least one semester or 60 credits or half a year’s study in Psychology.
Applicants who hold an appropriate degree that did not include the minimum amount of study of Psychology (see above) may apply for a Bridging Programme (full-time or part-time). This programme comprises up to 80 credits of Psychology at Level 1. Successful completion of the Bridging Programme gives entry to the Graduate Diploma.
Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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