Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or relevant professional and educational experience that demonstrates your ability to meet the demands of the programme.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

This course is for aspiring psychologists and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of psychology and develop skills through practical workshops. It provides a solid foundation in psychology and helps you explore career paths in public health, media, education, workplaces, research and specialised psychology fields.

Learn about key areas of psychology from a modern perspective, including how psychology is used in media, global politics, research and new technologies.
Develop key practical skills in psychology through hands-on workshops, case analysis, role-playing, simulations and assessments in clinical, counselling, and educational psychology.
You can complete an optional 12-month professional placement to gain real-world experience in clinical, counselling, educational, coaching or research settings.

Why you should study this course

Learning, teaching and industry connections: learn from subject experts with industry experience, bringing both research and real-world experience into the classroom. Our teaching reflects key industry trends and debates, ensuring a current and relevant learning experience. Staff also maintain strong links with employers, including local schools, prison services, and clinical and counselling services.

Innovative learning tools and dedicated technicians: get access to specialised psychology software for statistics and research methods to support your studies. Dedicated psychology technicians can help you use these tools, set up experiments and work with equipment in psychology labs.

Professional experience: opportunities for practical experience are embedded throughout the course to boost your professional psychology skills, including case formulation, simulation, role play and standard assessment.

Gain practical experience: boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

The module Wellbeing and the Global Workplace meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.