Entry requirementsThe Diploma in Psychology (Conversion) is a postgraduate conversion course for students who wish to pursue a professional career in Psychology (in clinical, educational, occupational or other areas) but who don’t hold an honours degree in psychology, or have the Graduate Basis for Registration from the British Psychological Society.
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%
Key facts
This course offers a conversion route into Psychology for students who hold an honours degree in a subject other than Psychology, or have completed a Psychology honours degree that did not confer eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration from the British Psychological Society.
The School of Psychology was awarded 24/24 in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment, with a commendation for teaching