Graduate Diploma in Psychology

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University of Wolverhampton, School of Art & Design

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• Objectives
  The course is designed to allow non-psychology graduates to convert their degree to a British Psychological Society (BPS)-recognised qualification - you may then pursue further training towards professional psychologist status The intensive nature of the course means that you can study all of the core areas of psychology as defined by the BPS in two semesters (September-January and February-June) In addition, you can choose two vocational modules which may reflect your future career ambitions You will study methodology and practical aspects of psychology The course also equips you with intellectual and transferable skills such as: communicating your ideas effectively in written and verbal form, constructing and presenting technical reports, information gathering from multiple sources, and applying academic theory to real-world issues
• Entry requirements
  You should possess a degree of at least second class Honours, containing approximately six months study of psychology
• Academic title
  Graduate Diploma in Psychology
• Course description
  Future prospects
  
  Following successful completion of the Diploma, you can undertake further study towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist
  
  Popular areas of psychology that invite postgraduate entry include clinical psychology, occupational psychology, educational psychology and counselling psychology
  
  The course confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)
  
  Typical modules may include
  
  -Cognitive and Biological Psychology
  -Personality and Individual Differences
  -Research Methodology and Analysis
  -Social and Developmental Psychology
  

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