Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Inquiry
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 2,360 *
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Introduction
If you're working in a context that makes considerable use of social or psychological research or are fascinated by social research, this certificate will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to appraise research and communicate your assessment to academic and non-academic audiences. Drawing together topics from criminology and psychology, it supports future study and adds value to your career by providing professional development in research literacy, managing research and conceiving of new studies.
Key features of the course
- Focuses on critical appraisal of research and constructing new questions
- Applies focus relating social and psychological research to everyday and professional contexts
- Provides the opportunity to develop a case study relevant to your work environment or interests
- Develops your communication skills to academic and non-academic audiences, offline and online.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits from the following:
- Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801)
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.