The Higher Diploma in Psychology is an intensive two-year postgraduate conversion course for graduates with an honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, who would like to take the first step towards a professional career in psychology. Applicants to the Higher Diploma in Psychology programme must be graduates with an honours degree typically a 2.1 or higher, or final year students on an honours degree programme in any disclpline. Offers to applicants who are not yet graduates will be contingent on degree results. The programme welcomes applications from mature students. The selection process for the Higher Diploma in Psychology will take account of: 1 undergraduate record and, where relevant, postgraduate record; 2 certified modules or courses in psychology; 3 experience of psychology through work or voluntary activities; 4 employment record; 5 references; 6 applicant's personal statement on the application form.DURATION:2 Years 4 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

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