Programme Description

Course Content

As a conversion course, the Diploma in Psychology (Conversion) offers a selection of second year and third year undergraduate modules to cover the BPS core areas of biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology, statistics and research methods.

During Semester One, 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
* Learning and Technology
* People and Computers in the Workplace
* Understanding Patterns of Action

Please note that all modules may be subject to change.

Course Structure
The Diploma in 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, who share the MSc students´ social area.
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%.