Diploma in Psychology
Foundational psychological knowledge and research method, with direct entry into Sheffield Hallam University's advanced psychology degrees.
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- January, May
Foundation in Psychology
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- January, May
- Study load
- 15 - 20 hours per week
- Mode
- On campus, full-time
- Location
- PCHE Colombo
- Level
- Foundation
Programme overview
The Foundation in Psychology introduces the questions the discipline asks and the methods it uses to answer them. You meet the major perspectives, read real studies, and learn to tell a well-designed piece of research from a poorly designed one.
Because psychology is a writing and reasoning subject, a substantial part of the year is spent on academic English, argument and referencing, taught alongside the subject rather than separately from it.
Successful completion guarantees progression into the PCHE Diploma in Psychology.
What you will study
- 01Academic English and Study Skills
- 02Introduction to Psychology
- 03Human Development
- 04Introduction to Research and Ethics
- 05Statistics for Social Science
- 06Critical Reading and Argument
- 07Communication and Presentation
- 08Personal and Professional Development
Module titles are indicative and reviewed each cycle against partner university year-one content. The admissions team can confirm the current structure for your intake.
Where it takes you
Graduates of this programme transfer into year two at the following partner universities.
Careers this leads to
- Progression to the PCHE Diploma in Psychology
- Entry to year one of a partner psychology degree
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Start Your Journey
Apply to PCHE, or talk to the admissions team about which pathway fits your results, your budget, and where you want to graduate abroad.