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A psychology qualification with the OU will enable you to gain an understanding of ideas, theories and methods in psychology, learn how to analyse and evaluate psychological concepts, and develop skills in assessing and using different kinds of evidence. Questions that psychologists consider are both diverse and intriguing, many straddling disciplines such as biology, criminology, education, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy and sociology.

You can also study counselling, either as part of your psychology study or combined with courses from other providers to become a professional counsellor. The knowledge and skills you develop as an OU psychology and counselling student or graduate can be applied to such diverse fields as education, industry, the health professions, management, advertising and marketing, human resources, research, counselling, and social services..
At the OU we have national and international experts specialising in areas such as cognition, criminology and forensic psychology, developmental studies, discourse analysis, neuropsychology and psychosocial studies.
Four of our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and can lead you to become a Chartered Psychologist. Or, if you have an undergraduate degree in another subject, you can study our BPS-accredited MSc in Psychology (Conversion).

BSc (Honours) Psychology
BSc (Honours) Psychology with Counselling
BSc (Honours) Forensic Psychology
BSc (Honours) Social Psychology
BA (Honours) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Honours) Philosophy and Psychological Studies
BA (Honours) Social Sciences (Psychology)
BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and Psychology
BSc (Honours) Combined STEM
BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies
BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree
Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology
Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Psychology
Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology and Psychology
Diploma of Higher Education in Philosophy and Psychological Studies
Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling
Diploma of Higher Education Open
The same level as a Diploma of Higher Education, often with a more practical focus. If you live or work in Scotland, we’ll usually offer an equivalent Diploma of Higher Education.
Foundation Degree in Counselling
Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology
Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Psychology
Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice
Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families
Certificate of Higher Education Open
MSc in Psychology
MSc in Psychology (Conversion)
MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Inquiry
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