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Psychology courses
Psychology explores what drives our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and how we can use that understanding to improve our lives. You can study areas such as forensic, social, and counselling psychology through degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This accreditation is widely recognised and provides an essential foundation for anyone considering professional training and a career in psychology.
Psychology
Degrees
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Psychology
Diplomas
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Psychology
Certificates
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
Why study Psychology with The Open University?
As Europe’s largest provider of university-level education in Psychology, we’re proud to produce more psychology graduates than any other university in the UK. Our high-quality content and teaching means our BSc (Hons) Psychology has been accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS) for over 20 years.
Why you should study psychology with us:
You’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership on completion of one of our BPS-accredited degrees.
You’ll develop essential transferrable work-related skills, including problem-solving, reasoning and critical thinking.
You can apply your learning to real world problems and situations such as criminal investigations, race and gender equality, relationships and therapy.
Careers in Psychology
Whether or not you later choose to train as a practitioner psychologist, study of psychology opens up exciting job opportunities in a range of professional areas. Studying an Open University qualification in psychology is excellent preparation for further or postgraduate study and career progression.
Psychology is relevant to careers in:
Psychotherapy or counselling
Policing, prison and probation work
Youth services and social work
Recruitment, selection and training
Psychology standalone modules
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Psychology modules
All Psychology courses
Browse all the Psychology courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Psychology courses
Interested in postgraduate study?
We also offer a range of postgraduate Psychology courses.
See our full list of postgraduate Psychology courses
