University's Online Psychology Course Receives Official BPS Accreditation
18 February 2013
Following the significant success of our undergraduate psychology provision, we were delighted to add this Masters programme to our portfolio.
”Julie Stone, Head of the University of Derby Online Learning
The University of Derby's online Health Psychology MSc recently received an accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS) and six commendations following a glowing external review by officials.
The accreditation, which recognises the quality of the course, will directly benefit Health Psychology students studying at the University as it gives them the opportunity to go on to further training to become a Health Psychologist and gain Chartered Membership of the BPS, which is widely recognised throughout the industry and by potential employers.
The course, which has been accredited by the BPS for the next five years, received commendations for the cohesiveness of the programme team, the approachability of supportive and friendly staff, sensitivity to cultural diversity of students, and future planning of resources for study skills and teaching.
Additional commendations were also given for the programme's quality of research and enterprise links and for the productive relationship held between the teaching team and senior management.
Julie Stone, Head of the University of Derby Online Learning, said: "Following the significant success of our undergraduate psychology provision, we were delighted to add this Masters programme to our portfolio.
"The demand demonstrates how extremely popular psychology study at postgraduate level is proving to be. We have a high quality team and I am thrilled with the outcome of the BPS accreditation and commendations, which will lead to continuing success for our online learning students."
The BPS aims to promote and advance the discipline of psychology, by determining and ensuring the highest standards across the field through the recognition of excellence in education and in the practical applications of psychology.
For more information about online learning courses at the University of Derby, visit www.derby.ac.uk/online/courses or for more information about the British Psychological Society, visit www.bps.org.uk
