Diploma in Psychology (Conversion for Postgraduates)
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Diploma
- Code
- D15
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- Minimum 180 points
Description
Please note that this Diploma in Psychology is only available until 31 December 2013 and is no longer open to new students. In order to claim your qualification you must have completed the required 180 credit points by this time.
If you are a current student and started or completed one of the diploma courses (i.e. DSE212, DZX222, DXR222, ED209, DD303 or DD307) by February 2010, and wish to apply for a place on the diploma, you may do so until 31 July 2010 (see details in Planning your studies).
If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email .
Many people have obtained a first degree and wish to study for an accredited qualification in psychology. The OU Diploma in Psychology is an accredited conversion route that is particularly suited to graduates who wish to specialise in psychology, or undertake a career in which psychology is a major component.
This diploma then is for people who already have a degree (Ordinary, Honours, Masters or an overseas equivalent) but have not yet studied enough psychology to entitle them to the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
For more information, you can download Recognition leaflet 3.1 British Psychological Society, or ask our Student Registration & Enquiry Service for a copy.
Planning your studies
You must have a UK degree or a recognised non-UK equivalent. You enter for the Diploma by contacting the Psychology Awards Co-ordinator, The Open University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA for an application pack, which must be completed and submitted between 1 March and 31 July 2010. The nature and content of your previous qualification will be assessed and you will be told which courses you need to take to reach GBC standard.
If you have taken no psychology in your previous degree, you must first successfully complete the following courses before you may be formally accepted onto the Diploma qualification.
Level 2
Exploring psychology (DSE212) or the discontinued course DSE202
Exploring psychology project (DXR222) or online version DZX222*
If you have already completed an introductory course in psychology that is equivalent to six months of study at degree level, you may be exempted from the requirement to complete DSE212 and either DXR222 or DZX222. In order to qualify though, any previous study of introductory level psychology must have been completed within ten years of registering on the Diploma.
* These courses are equivalent to the residential school which was previously a component in DSE202. If you have already completed DSE202 with the residential school, you may not need to take either of these courses.
If you have already used one or more of the compulsory courses towards another qualification, please contact the Psychology Awards Co-ordinator (01908 654514 or 01908 655668) for further advice.
There is a time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification, see above. The core courses listed below can be counted towards this diploma for a maximum of ten years after we have stopped presenting them. Please see the course descriptions for full information about future availability.
Courses
For this diploma you require:
180 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 2 compulsory course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2011 |
| Level 3 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Jan 2011 |
|
60 | Jan 2011 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, at Level 3 the discontinued courses D309, D317
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required courses you will be awarded a Diploma in Psychology (Conversion for Postgraduates) and will be entitled to use the letters Dip Psych (Open) after your name.
Please note if you started your OU Diploma studies after 31 August 2006, you must attain the equivalent of a 2:2 Honours classification or better in order to be eligible for the BPS GBC.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Diploma in Psychology (Conversion for Postgraduates)
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Psychology.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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