The Postgraduate Diploma (and Masters) in Psychology at UH is for people who have degrees in other subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) [formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)] with the British Psychological Society, which is the first necessary step towards becoming a professional psychologist.

Entry requirements

All successful applicants must normally:

(a) Have a good honours degree (normally a 2.1) from a UK institution, or an equivalent overseas qualification. However, in exceptional circumstances, we will consider students with a lower second class (2.2). Exceptionally highly motivated students may be accepted if they can demonstrate appropriate academic competencies.

(b) Applicants should demonstrate that they have the equivalent of at least half an academic year of psychology (i.e., 60 credits or equivalent).

(c) We welcome applications from UK, EU, and international students. International students should have an IELTS of 6.5.

Bridging Programme

Students who have not already completed 60 credits / half a year of psychology will be required to complete a Bridging programme of an additional 60 credits of psychology. The Bridging programme usually commences in late July and finishes in early September. Students who complete the Bridging programme then have the opportunity to immediately commence the PgD/MSc programme in September.

The course code for the bridging Programme is HHBRGPSY which you must quote on your application form. If you are thinking of applying for the bridging Programme, please contact Dr Bruce Hajilou first, e-mail b.b.hajilou@herts.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1707 285078.

The bridging programme consists of two modules:

• Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
• Research Design and Data Analysis(30 credits)

If you wish to apply for both the Psychology Bridging Programme in addition to the Psychology Conversion PgD/MSc please ensure you have stated both course codes on the same application form: HHBRGPSY for Psychology Bridging Programme and HHPSYM for Psychology Conversion PgD/MSc.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Part-time 2 years
• Full-time 1 year

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) [formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)] with the British Psychological Society.