PG Dip Psychology at University of Derby

Programme overview

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) , our online Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology course is ideally suited to anyone who is looking pursue a career in psychology, bringing you one step closer to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The University of Derby has a long-standing relationship with the BPS meaning you can be assured you are studying a quality Postgraduate Diploma course.

What you will study

Postgraduate Diploma core modules: Biological and Cognitive Approaches in Psychology, Individual Differences, Introduction to Perspectives in Psychology, Investigation and Analysis, Research Project Diploma Exit, Skills and Careers in Psychology, Social and Lifespan Psychology.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need: 60 credits in psychology at level 4 or above. If you don't have 60 credits in psychology, you can study our online University Certificate in Psychology , which can be completed in 12 months.; In addition, you will usually need one of the following: An undergraduate degree with Honours (in any subject) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification - at least a 2:2; A Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification; 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. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English; If you have studied at another institution you may be able to translate some of this prior learning into credits (a maximum of two taught modules or 40 credits) towards this course. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning or RPL. This could potentially reduce the course length to a minimum of 12 months. Learn more about RPL .

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,480 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 6,480 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 15m - 2 years

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