Overview

Within this Psychology DipHE from The Open University UK you'll learn about core areas of psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology. You'll explore a range of research methods used by psychologists and conduct psychological research of your own, writing up the associated research reports as part of your assignments. You’ll see how psychologists use evidence to contribute to debates on ageing, crime, education, employment, forensic science, mental health and relationships; and choose options to suit your particular interests.

Key facts:

Explores different areas of psychology and how psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour

Options include childhood studies, counselling, social sciences, or sport and exercise psychology

Develops analytical and communication skills and your ability to work independently and collaboratively

Builds a solid foundation for further study

Career opportunities:

Psychology students gain an impressive breadth of knowledge and skills that make them highly employable in a wide range of careers, such as:

advertising
marketing
career counselling
education
the health professions
human resources
management
police and social services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Investigating psychology
Sport and exercise psychology in action
Exploring mental health and counselling
Psychology of childhood and youth
Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach
Exploring psychological worlds: thinking, feeling, doing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 49 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Tuition Fees

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8184 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7784 GBP / year

≈ 7784 GBP / year

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