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Course type
Diploma  
Credits
240  
How long it takes
Part-time study – 4 years
Full-time study – 2 years
Time limit – 12 years
Study method
Distance learning
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Diploma of Higher Education in Philosophy and Psychological Studies

Course code: W63

Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. This diploma explores a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion and the self. It introduces core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and some applied aspects of professional practice. You’ll learn to read and understand scientific and philosophical texts; to use different research methods; and to communicate clearly and logically. 

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Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

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