Program Overview
The Psychology - Qualifying Certificate at Oxford Brookes University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Psychology over 4 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology - Qualifying Certificate programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 4 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology - Qualifying Certificate programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psycholog
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Foundations of Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Foundation of Biological Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Foundations of Social Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Foundations of Developmental Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Learning from Influential Papers in Psychology
- Psychology and Contemporary Issues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline. The admission requirement is a university degree.
English language requirements
- You should have English as your first language, or GCSE or O-level English Language, or an IELTS score of 7.0, or equivalent evidence of proficiency in English.
International applications
- Preparation courses for International and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you to meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- Take our Pre-Master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen master\xc2\x92s.
If you are studying outside the UK, for more details about your specific country entry requirements, translated information, local contacts and programmes within your country, please have a look at our country pages.
How to apply
- Applications for the Qualifying Certificate in Psychology only should be made direct to the University.
Your completed application should consist of:
- Application form, fully completed and signed
- Personal statement (section 10 of application form)
- One recent academic reference
- Second reference (academic, employer or character reference)
- Copy of degree certificate(s) and/or course transcripts
- English Language Certificate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 4 months