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Are you interested in developing a scientific understanding of the human mind and what drives human motivation and behaviour?
Arden University’s CertHE Psychology will introduce you to modern psychology theory and practice, and essential skills for pursuing a career within the field. This CertHE is a recognised qualification in its own right, and also provides an entry route to degree-level study. This is a great option if you feel ready to study a degree course but don’t have the necessary qualifications usually required, such as GCSEs or A levels.
By immersing you in psychology and a rich network of students and internationally recognised academics, our CertHE Psychology course will provide you with a strong foundation for future work or study in one of today’s most in-demand sectors.
On the course, you’ll study a variety of stimulating modules that have been designed to provide you provide you with knowledge, skills and abilities that are beneficial in a wide range of careers and an entryway into this fascinating field.
All of our psychology courses come with their own specialised support system, giving you additional access to one-to-one support from your lecturers and academic skills tutors, opportunities to chat with your fellow peers and staff, and more.
Arden is for winners. Nobody will beg you to sit down and start working on your career, if you don’t do it yourself! At Arden, if you have an honest interest for what you learn and you want to reach out for more, you will be welcomed, helped, and advised. But to do that, you must be determined.
This is a 1-year course available through full-time blended learning, which gives you additional study support and is ideal if you’re unsure about committing to a full 3-year degree course. Once you’ve completed your CertHe, you’ll be able to continue onto Level 5 (year two) of the degree course if you wish to do so. To find out more about the Cert HE, click here.
You will receive the same excellent support provided to all Arden students including success coaches, academic skills tutors and workshops, our careers team, and much more. You will also receive an additional four hours of online academic knowledge and study skills sessions as part of your course.
f English is not your first language, we’ll also give you one and a half hours of weekly academic English support
Unlike on more traditional degree courses, you won’t need to sit through exams on the CertHE Psychology. Instead, your assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-world scenarios, Such as as narrated powerpoint presentations and analysing case studies from a psychological perspective. That means you’ll be better prepared to apply the skills you’ve gained on the course to your professional role once you graduate.
I chose online learning because I do not currently have the capacity to attend classes as my days are full with running my household, my elderly parents’ household and tending to the needs of my 3-year-old. Online studying has been extremely helpful because it provides the flexibility I need in order to study at random times during the day or night.
When you choose our full-time blended learning study mode, you’ll have eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days at the Arden study centre of your choice. In addition to our usual eight hours of face-to-face teaching per week, as a CertHE student, you’ll also have an extra four hours of online support for academic knowledge and study skills development as well as one and a half additional hours of English Language for those who require it. This is combined with around 20 hours of independent study, which takes place through ilearn, our university campus in the cloud. ilearn contains all the resources you need to study successfully. You’ll also have access to our online library, removing the need to buy expensive course books in order to study successfully, as well as to the excellent student support services which are available to all Arden students.
Blended learning is the best option for students who prefer the structure of regular face-to-face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates, and is particularly suited to students who live within commuting or driving distance of one of our UK study centres.
If you're a student from England who is enrolling on a full-time blended learning course with Arden (based in one of our UK study centres), you can apply for a Maintenance Loan for living costs to help pay for your living expenses. You can find more information on our fees and funding page. If you're a student from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland you can find information on Maintenance Loan from your student finance body.
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At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.
We welcome anyone onto our CertHE course who can show us their determination to complete the qualification. You’ll just need to complete our one-week Introduction to Studying in Higher Education which mirrors the timetabled hours of your programme. Once you’ve passed this, you’ll be able to start on your CertHE.
If you do not have a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics you are strongly encouraged to complete an assessment-free module before the start of your course to substitute this.
We’ll give you all the support you need to succeed. Then, when you graduate from the CertHE course, you'll be able to progress on to the rest of the degree course if you decide it’s right for you.
To find out more about the CertHE, click here.
Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.
Arden’s psychology courses are designed to explore human behaviours across diverse areas of psychology. These courses provide you with a range of transferable skills that are valued by employers from a wide range of industries. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.
A CertHE in psychology will leave your career options wide open. The course sets you up with a range of universal skills you can apply across diverse sectors. That means you’ll graduate with the confidence to make life-changing decisions about which career path is best for you to take.
After successfully completing your CertHE Psychology, you’ll have acquired a range of skills that will be appealing to employers across almost all industries. However, we expect that you’ll want to continue studying and complete the BSc (Hons) Psychology or BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling to continue your learning and development.
If you decide you want to jump straight into the workplace, we have a dedicated careers and employability team that will support you during your studies to achieve your professional ambitions.
Once you’ve enrolled with Arden, our careers centre is easily accessible directly from inside our online platform, ilearn. The careers centre is here to help you discover the areas of your academic and professional life that you find most meaningful and rewarding, and then apply this to your career pathway.
Just a few of the career tools you’ll find in the careers centre include:
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The Campaign demonstrates how social science improves public policy, society, and all our lives. It highlights the value of applied social science research and advocates for its greater use in decision-making and in government. It is supported by a coalition of universities, social science societies, and publishers.
As a member, Arden receives access to case studies, research into the value provided by social sciences, and insights into the employability of social science graduates. Through this, you will gain a better understanding of the skills you are learning and their value to employers.
