Psychology MSc
Course code: MC8AM (required to complete application form)
It’s an online conversion course for graduates who would like to switch careers and move into psychology, but who don't hold an undergraduate psychology degree. Perhaps you’re a teacher interested in educational psychology, a nurse or other health service professional, and find it difficult to make time for on-campus study.
You will gain a grounding in the core areas of psychology, enabling you to move into more specialised postgraduate training, such as health psychology or sport psychology.
This course alone does not allow you to become a practicing psychologist, but will provide an opportunity for a non-psychology graduate to meet one of the entry requirements of further study, which can in turn lead to becoming a practicing psychologist. For example by taking our MSc Health Psychology online or choosing another specialist area such as clinical psychology.
The MSc Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Students who complete either the MSc or Post Graduate Diploma
will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
Further information about how to become a practicing psychologist can be found on the BPS website.
Accrue qualifications as you study – not just at the end
We've designed this course so that it's flexible to suit you. It will take you 2-3 years to study for the full MSc, depending on how much learning you can fit in around your other commitments. You gain a PG Certificate after 3 modules, a PG Diploma after 6 modules and the full Masters after 6 modules and the Research Project (triple module). So if you really can’t complete the full programme, you should still gain an award and recognition for your work.
Interactive and practical learning – surprised?
Despite the fact that you learn online, there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with tutors and other students. As well as online discussion forums and online sessions.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed semester or term time, but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.
Course Length:
2-3 years of part time study
Start Dates:
September and May
Entry Requirements:
You will usually need one of the following:
These qualifications need to include at least 60 credits in psychology. If they don’t, you may be offered the opportunity to take the University Certificate in Psychology first – this can be studied online and usually takes about 1 year.
- An undergraduate degree (in any subject) from a UK university – at least a 2:2.
- A psychology degree which hasn’t given you Graduate Basis for Chartership – at least a 2:2.
- An undergraduate degree from an overseas institution that is equivalent to the above UK qualifications. However, if you have overseas qualifications, we do advise that you gain the UK equivalent. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English.
We will consider your reference and personal statement carefully, and we'll normally invite you to come in for an interview.
Entry requirements for British Psychological Society (BPS) Accreditation and Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)
You may find our guide about entry requirements and pathways for our online degrees, BPS accreditation and GBC helpful when making a decision about choosing your course.
Fees:
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £720 | 9 | £6,480* | Sept/May |
| Overseas | £1,060 | 9 | £9,540* | Sept/May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase from Sept 2013.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Career Information:
During this course you'll study all the core areas of psychology to gain a deep understanding of the subject. From here you can then choose which area you would like to specialise in and continue to further training. For example, you may want to consider our MSc Health Psychology online, which will introduce you to a range of health psychology professional competencies.
Course Leader:
Modules Summary:
Typical Time Table
While the programme structure does allow you flexibility, there will be a defined module timetable with study patterns.
To obtain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) you must study the core modules listed below.
Completing Postgraduate Diploma
If you are planning to complete the Postgraduate Diploma to obtain GBC, then you must complete all of the CORE modules plus the 'Research Project' module from the optional module list below.
Completing the full MSc
You will need to complete all of the CORE modules, select any ONE of the OPTIONAL modules from the list below, in addition to completing the Masters Project (triple module, worth 60 credits).
Student Profile:
Career Information
During this course you'll study all the core areas of psychology to gain a deep understanding of the subject. From here you can then choose which area you would like to specialise in and continue to further training. For example, you may want to consider our MSc Health Psychology online, which will introduce you to a range of health psychology professional competencies.
Modules
Typical Time Table
While the programme structure does allow you flexibility, there will be a defined module timetable with study patterns.
To obtain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) you must study the core modules listed below.
Completing Postgraduate Diploma
If you are planning to complete the Postgraduate Diploma to obtain GBC, then you must complete all of the CORE modules plus the 'Research Project' module from the optional module list below.
Completing the full MSc
You will need to complete all of the CORE modules, select any ONE of the OPTIONAL modules from the list below, in addition to completing the Masters Project (triple module, worth 60 credits).
Core Modules
Core Module
This provides an introduction to studying online and specifically, to studying psychology online at the University of Derby. All students must take this module before they begin the course, and it must be completed to meet British Psychological Society (BPS) requirements.
NB: It does not carry any credits towards your masters degree.
We will cover:
- Studying online at the University of Derby: an introduction to the learning environment, time management, navigating the site, submitting assignments, plagiarism
- Skills for online learning: using online communication tools, using online collaborative learning, using interactive learning tools, Second Life induction
- Contacting personal tutors: the university email system
- Accessing resources: using ATHENS, searching for online resources and assessing for academic integrity, using digital resources, an introduction to library and support services for off-campus students (InFocus), finding e-journals, joining SCONUL.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework.
Credits: 0
Core Module
To complete your full MSc, you must take this module.
The Masters Research Project is also widely known as a ‘dissertation’. This module asks you to identify a research issue, review existing literature on the topic, formulate novel research questions, and test these questions through the use of appropriate psychological methodologies and data-analytic procedures. You will be supported by a tutor, known as your research ‘supervisor’. You will be required to develop your awareness of the ethical context of research, as well as its purely scientific aspects. Upon completion of this module, you will have demonstrated mastery of research in a chosen specialist area. You will be able to:
- Critically review literature on psychological theories and research to formulate novel psychological research question(s)
- Design, plan and conduct a feasible and ethical empirical study to address novel research question(s)
- Analyse and interpret the findings of the study to form coherent conclusions about the research question(s)
- Present a sicentific report of the research consistent with prescribed professional and academic standards that demonstrates mastery of a chosen speciailst area.
The content of the module is largely defined by the scope and nature of your research question and its investigation. The module team will help you to explore and discuss potential topics.
The Independent Study is a triple module and accounts for 60 credits.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework.
Credits: 60
Core Module
This module covers research design; ethical practice in research and qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. You will evaluate research and develop the ability to conduct appropriate analyses to address research questions about human behaviour. The content of this module is essential preparation for the independent research project that is required to complete the Masters’ programme.
By completing this module you will be able to demonstrate an ability to design and critically evaluate research studies into human behaviour; demonstrate the ability to critically discuss qualitative research and be able to select, perform, interpret and report analyses appropriate to the research question being investigated.
Topics covered include:
- Philosophical Background to research and investigation.
- Generating and exploring hypotheses and research questions
- Qualitative Approaches - for example: interviews and focus groups, dealing with qualitative data, transcription and analysis, approaches to qualitative methods
- Quantitative Approaches - for example: Assumptions and basics, descriptive stats and exploring your data, testing for effects, testing for differences (t-tests, ANOVA), testing for relationships (e.g., regression and correlation), non-parametric analysis (Chi Square and non-parametric ANOVA).
- Planning and Designing Your Study - for example: experimental design, questionnaire studies, and observational methods
- Presenting and evaluating research findings
- Practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with researching human behaviour.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Core Module
This module will provide you with a critical understanding relating to the theoretical knowledge of individual differences, personality and intelligence. It has been developed to meet the requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) curriculum, as approved by the BPS Membership & Qualifications Board. Students will critically examine the process of identifying particular traits and characteristics within individuals alongside the application of these in explaining and predicting behaviour.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically evaluate psychological theories relevant to individual differences and their ability to explain and predict behaviour; demonstrate a deep and critical understanding of contemporary debates, research and applications of research into individual differences and develop a deep understanding of research planning and design in the psychology of individual differences.
Topics you'll cover include:
- Approaches to personality, e.g., Traits, cognitive, humanistic and biological
- Psychometric testing, e.g. validity, reliability, ethics and consequences of testing in applied settings
- Theoretical approaches to individual differences, e.g. intelligence, cognitive style, emotion, motivation, mood
- Contemporary debates in individual differences, e.g. idiographic-nomothetic debate
- A range of other topics in individual differences, e.g. mental health, gender, culture and ethnicity.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Core Module
Cognition is concerned with the empirical study of mental processes including memory, perception, communication, problem solving and thinking and how these in turn influence human performance in the real world. You'll be provided with a critical understanding of research methods, theory and empirical findings for key topics in Cognitive Psychology and highlight the impact of these on human performance. As the module is shared, students will follow common as well as programme specific content in order to satisfy both programme level and professional statutory regulatory body curriculum requirements.
(This is a shared module followed by students on the MSc Ergonomics and the MSc Psychology Conversion course.)
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically discuss and integrate knowledge across several areas of cognitive psychology; demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of empirical research in cognition and be able to position task performance in a psychological context.
Topics you'll cover include:
- Attention
- Visual information processing
- Memory
- Thinking, Reasoning and Decision making
- Skilled Performance
- Human Error
- History, Development and Applications of Cognitive Psychology
- Speech perception
- Word comprehension
- Sentence comprehension.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Core Module
The module aims to develop your critical understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and methods relevant to the study of social and developmental psychology. It has been developed to meet the requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS) GBC curriculum, as approved by the BPS Membership & Qualifications Board. The module will explore specific topics that constitute the field of social and developmental psychology including: (a) social cognition, (b) inter-group processes, (c) small group processes, (d) social influence (e) attribution, (f) social development, (g) childhood, adolescence and life-span development (h) attachment (i) cognitive and language development. You will develop a deep understanding of the range of research conducted in developmental psychology, and with applications of social psychological theory to real world scenarios.
On successful completion of the module, you'll be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of, and critically evaluate, key issues, concepts and theories in developmental psychology to inform; engage in independent enquiry of a specific aspect of developmental psychology and develop a comprehensive understanding of the core social psychological concepts, models and theories underpinning social psychology by critically applying social psychological theories and methods to explain how individuals and/or groups negotiate real life situations.
Topics you'll cover include:
- Social cognition: Social Perception, Attitudes, Self Regulation
- Inter-group processes: Inter-group Conflict and Prejudice, Social Identity Processes, Attribution Processes
- Small group processes: Groups & Group Norms, Small Group Dynamics & Leadership Styles, Characteristics of Productive & non-Productive Groups
- Social influence in groups: Conformity & Obedience, Majority & Minority Influence, Bystander Effect & Prosocial Behaviour
- Close relationships: Interpersonal Attraction, Liking & Loving, Role of Culture & Gender
- Crisis in social psychology: Social Constructionism
- Key Themes in Developmental Psychology: Research Methods, Nature & Nurture, Theories of Development
- Cognition in Infancy and Childhood: Perception, Memory, Language, Theory of Mind, Number, Drawing
- Social Development: Emotion, Self & Identity, Gender
- Classic and Historic perspectives in Developmental Psychology: e.g., Piaget and Vygotsky
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Core Module
The module aims to provide you with a critical understanding of the relationship between brain function and behaviour. You will critically examine the biological bases of a range of behaviours and will consider how research in biological psychology can contribute to the understanding of cognitive function, health and illness. Module content has been developed to meet the requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS) GBC curriculum as approved by the BPS Membership & Qualifications Board. You'll be introduced to the following key areas: 1) Biological aspects of behaviour; 2) Psychopharmacology and the brain; 3) Evolutionary, developmental and genetic explanations of behaviour; and 4) From the combined study of these areas, the biological basis of certain psychological abnormalities, as well as issues in human neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically discuss key issues in biological psychology; demonstrate a deep and critical understanding of selected psychological phenomena and associated underlying physiological processes; summarise and critically evaluate key research in psychobiology.
Topics you’ll study include:
- Biological aspects of behaviour, for example, research methods in biological psychology, the biological basis of learning & memory; the neuropsychology of cognitive phenomena.
- Psychopharmacology - for example, drugs and behaviour, addiction and motivation
- Evolution, genetics and behaviour - for example, evolutionary explanations of behaviour, stress & emotion, genes & behaviour, development of the brain
- History and development of Biological Psychology - for example, the impact of physiology and biology in developing our understanding and explaining psychological processes and concepts.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Modules
Optional Module
You can take this module if you intend to finish the course at Diploma stage, and don’t wish to gain the full Masters. Supported by a ‘supervisor’, you will undertake advanced independent research in an area of your choice. The content of the module is largely defined by the scope and nature of your research question and its investigation. The module team helps students explore and discuss candidate topics prior to final project decisions being made. You will be asked to:
- formulate meaningful research questions that relate to existing psychological theory and research
- review the relevant literature
- plan and design a feasible and ethical empirical study
- produce a scholarly scientific report of the work.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to effectively use psychological theory and research to design and conduct an ethical empirical study based on contemporary psychological literature; demonstrate a deep and critical understanding of the implications of their empirical research findings and write up your research findings in a way that is consistent with the standards of presentation and clarity expected of a professional research article, within the discipline of Psychology.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework. You will need to submit a report of 4,000 words, written in a style suitable for submission to a psychology journal.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
During a period of increasing debate about the nature of psychology and of science in general the field of psychology has developed rapidly. As well as examining a range of qualitative research issues and evaluating their significance for psychology, this module seeks to develop understanding of a variety of qualitative data generation and analysis methods. The module will focus around such developments as the incorporation of phenomenological and social constructionist ideas, both of which have led to new ideas in psychology and a shift in focus in some areas of psychology from the general to the specific.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of, and the ability to critically evaluate, the role of qualitative methods within your chosen area of study. You will also be able to demonstrate competence in choosing, applying and reporting qualitative data generation/collection and analysis techniques in the context of research within your chosen area of study.
Topics covered will include:
- Introduction to qualitative methods: historical and epistemological context
- Data collection methods such as interviews, focus groups, diaries and internet data
- Data analysis techniques such as thematic analysis, template analysis, discursive and conversation analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis
- Design, sampling and ethical issues
- Evaluating qualitative research
- Writing up qualitative research.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
In order to conduct and evaluate research within the field of psychology, you must be able to draw upon a variety of quantitative research methods and assess their relevance and their advantages and disadvantages in answering a particular research question. You should also be able to assess the appropriateness of various statistical techniques and be able to use them and interpret the results. The aim of this module is to provide you with a critical understanding of a range of quantitative research methods and advanced statistical techniques used for each type of research design, how statistical tests are performed and analysed using SPSS and how they are interpreted.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically evaluate the appropriateness of a range of quantitative research methods used in your area of discipline and demonstrate competence in selecting, conducting and interpreting a range of statistical techniques using appropriate computer software for statistical analysis (SPSS).
Topics covered will include:
- Quantitative research design, including survey and experimental methods
- Data organisation and management
- Questionnaire design and psychometric scale development
- Reliability and validity of psychometric scales
- Univariate and multivariate analysis
- Regression techniques including hierarchical regression, logistic regression and path analysis
- Factor analysis.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
This module aims to provide you with an overview of the relationship between human behaviour and patterns of health, morbidity and mortality. In particular, the module will adopt a bio-psychosocial perspective and will examine a range of behavioural factors which influence health-related outcomes. It will also explore and critically evaluate the role of health promotion in maintaining health and prevention of disease or ill health.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically evaluate the extent to which psychological theory aids our understanding of the relationship between human behaviour and health as well as demonstrate a critical understanding of the extent to which health psychology can be applied to key occupational health and safety concerns.
Topics covered will include:
- Concepts of health and illness
- Measuring health and illness
- Understanding health behaviour: social cognition models
- llness representations
- Coping with ill-health: pain & chronic conditions
- Health promotion: theories, models and values
- Workplace health promotion.
How will I be assessed?
It’s 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
Underpinning much of the activity within health psychology is the understanding of the processes that relate to the maintenance of health, prevention of disease and the promotion of psychological well being. It is also essential to understand the links between psychological factors, behaviour, physiological mechanisms and ill health. This module aims to provide you with a broad knowledge base in these areas.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to critically evaluate how health psychology theory and research has aided our understanding of the influences on health-related behaviour and how psychological and physiological processes are associated with ill health.
Topics you will cover include:
- Introduction to the psychology of health and illness; contexts and perspectives; socio-demographic factors in health and illness
- Understanding and predicting health and health behaviour
- Models of health behaviour
- Attribution factors; locus of control; personal control and health care; learned helplessness; self efficacy
- Understanding and reporting illness
- Biological and physiological aspects of stress; models of stress; coping with stress
- Personality factors associated with health and illness
- Psychological aspects of pain and pain management
- Psychoneuroimmunology and the links between stress and the immune system.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
In ergonomics, when first being introduced to a system or problem we need to evaluate its current status using both objective and subjective means. Therefore, this module covers a range of methods used to gather data about people, their work and workplace. You will get an overview of the tools available in a range of domains, begin to understand their strengths and weaknesses and have the chance to practice with a range of them. You will begin to understand what makes a good method; be supported in choosing amongst the myriad of methods available, deciding what level of confidence you can and should have in various methods and when that is and is not sufficient. You will also consider the scope of ergonomics, its aims and the ergonomics approach.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the scope and aims of ergonomics, a deep knowledge and understanding of the range and characteristics of ergonomics methods and techniques available. You will also be able to develop the ability to conduct and critically evaluate studies employing ergonomics methods and measurement techniques.
Topics covered will include:
- The ‘Ergonomics Approach’
- The goals of Ergonomics
- Fundamentals of Methods selection.
- Analysing the individual
- Evaluation of Mental Workload
- Evaluation of Physical Work Activities
- Task analysis
- Environmental assessment
- Systems level analysis
- Design and selection of work equipment
- The business case for ergonomics interventions.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
The International Ergonomics Association defines the physical domain of ergonomics as:
“Physical ergonomics is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. The relevant topics include working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, workplace layout, safety and health.”
This module critically analyses these issues and the evidence-base for their impact in typical workplace performance, comfort and health problems. A central tent of the module is the idea of optimisation of the work situation and with this the strengths and weaknesses of ‘physical ergonomics’ as an approach are discussed.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of the underlying anatomical, physiological and biomechanical issues necessary to operate in the field of ‘physical ergonomics’; critically analyse the evidence base for the impact of physical factors on work system performance; appreciate the interaction between physical issues and other factors within the workplace.
- Understanding anatomy and physiology as it relates to human performance
- Human responses to the physical environment
- Biomechanics and the efficiency of human movement
- Posture and its impact upon health and performance
- Anthropometry – the impact of body shape and size
- Vision & Lighting
- Contribution of physical factors to common workplace problems
- Limitations of the ‘man as machine’ analogy and it’s impact on the practice of ergonomics.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
This module considers the impact of ergonomics activities (specific interventions and ongoing programmes) within the realities of organisational settings. No ergonomics, health, safety or performance intervention can be introduced without ramifications for the organisational system. This module deals with the real-world application of ergonomics/occupational health methods to address user, task, environmental or cultural problems within the workplace. Within the context of basic systems theory, the module explores the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders involved in a response to perceived ‘ergonomics problems’. It describes the role of the Ergonomists within a multi-disciplinary team. The consequences of ‘system-level’ failures are analysed using case studies.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamental theoretical aspects of systems thinking as applied to ergonomics; critically analyse systems to identify where ergonomics interventions may benefit overall system functioning and appreciate the impact any ergonomics interventions may have upon wider system functioning; utilise ergonomics in a considered, professional manner and recognise the need to consider ergonomics techniques as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Topics covered include:
- Basic systems theory with particular emphasis on the role of the Ergonomist
- Ergonomics as “systems thinking”
- Macroergonomics – understanding the organisational environment
- Ergonomics and competent behaviour
- Ergonomics and individual development
- Systems failures – major disasters to product (usability) failures – case studies
- Legislation and Litigation – the legal context of work systems
- Professional issues – the realities of being a competent Ergonomist.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
This module considers ergonomics as a fundamental element of good design, but also enables students to appreciate the perspective (‘weltanschauung’) of the designer. You will apply ergonomics principles and their understanding of human characteristics and behaviours to design issues. The characteristics and needs of the user are placed at the centre of the design process. Applications beyond traditional product/equipment design and the concept of usability and its evaluation will be studied. Professional issues during the design process will also be considered.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to apply appropriate ergonomics methods in order to critically evaluate and inform design; demonstrate a deep understanding of user populations and their respective needs and behaviours; demonstrate a deep understanding of the role of ergonomics in the design life cycle in order to provide effective design solutions.
Topics covered will include:
- Concept of user centred design.
- Design Thinking and Behaviour.
- The Design Process.
- Professional Issues.
- Hedonomics and principles of pleasure.
- Legislation, standards and accessibility.
- Defining Users and their Needs.
- Usability and its Evaluation.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
Optional Module
In this module you will gain grounding in the importance of psychological theory to understanding organisations and how organisational behaviour, structure and systems can influence the individuals working within them. This will ensure that relevant psychological knowledge can inform your future practises within organisations. To ensure you understand the practical implications of your knowledge, the course will be partially assessed via case studies of ‘real life’ organisational issues.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how psychological theory has informed our understanding of organisations and the effect they have on those working within them; demonstrate a deep understanding of how human behaviour is influenced by organisations, their behaviour, their systems and their structure; critically evaluate how components of organisational behaviour impact on well-being and performance.
Topics covered include:
- The history, development and practice of psychology within an organisational setting
- Motivation at work and the concept of job satisfaction
- Leadership and ‘management style’
- Attitudes and commitment to work
- Organisational structure and working groups
- The assessment of work performance
- Staff recruitment/selection and the design of jobs
- Social identity, socialisation and the meaning of work
- Health and wellbeing with particular emphasis on ‘occupational stress’
- Organisational change.
How will I be assessed?
It's 100% coursework.
Credits: 20
You will usually need one of the following:
These qualifications need to include at least 60 credits in psychology. If they don’t, you may be offered the opportunity to take the University Certificate in Psychology first – this can be studied online and usually takes about 1 year.
- An undergraduate degree (in any subject) from a UK university – at least a 2:2.
- A psychology degree which hasn’t given you Graduate Basis for Chartership – at least a 2:2.
- An undergraduate degree from an overseas institution that is equivalent to the above UK qualifications. However, if you have overseas qualifications, we do advise that you gain the UK equivalent. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English.
We will consider your reference and personal statement carefully, and we'll normally invite you to come in for an interview.
Entry requirements for British Psychological Society (BPS) Accreditation and Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)
You may find our guide about entry requirements and pathways for our online degrees, BPS accreditation and GBC helpful when making a decision about choosing your course.
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Fees
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £720 | 9 | £6,480* | Sept/May |
| Overseas | £1,060 | 9 | £9,540* | Sept/May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase from Sept 2013.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
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