CertHE Psychology
Online, United Kingdom
Certificate
DURATION
16 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,234 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This 100% online, part-time CertHE Psychology explores how people think, the mind, brain and behavior and surveys psychology fields (cognitive, social, developmental). Open-entry, it can be completed in as little as 16 months, delivered via a virtual learning environment (VLE) with lecture casts, forums, live Q&As, online assessments and regular tutor and student support.
Career Outcomes: Completing this CertHE lets you progress to the BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology, starting the route to chartered status in the UK. Your research skills and psychology knowledge can lead to roles in business, counseling, civil service, healthcare, and teaching, or support further study.
Through this 100% online and part-time CertHE Psychology you will gain an understanding of how people think and what makes them tick.
In this short course, you will study the science behind the mind, brain, and behaviour. You will learn about the different fields within psychology and how their learnings can be applied to real-life situations, which can help you understand the thoughts and actions of people and groups.
No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. This course can be completed in as little as 16 months – and it’s easy to progress onto our BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology.
Teaching methods
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for the end of year assessments
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
Assessment methods
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to travel to external test centres or to sit exams! Instead, you will submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
Why Essex Online?
Study online. Graduate on campus.
You will complete your studies and assessments 100% online and your qualification will be awarded by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence and one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026). Upon completing your course, you will graduate with the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
World-class academic and mentoring support
Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They are passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery, offering you an unparalleled learning experience.
We also have a dedicated team of Student Advisers and Study Skills Advisers that will support you from your first day to graduation. They will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
You can study the following modules on the CertHE Psychology:
- Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology*
- Introduction to Social Psychology*
- Personality and Intelligence*
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology*
- The Psychology of Attitudes*
- Mental Health, Stress and Wellbeing*
- Introduction to Research Methods*
*These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the award.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Global scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
Please note that the corporate discount can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to progress on to study our BPS accredited online BSc (Hons) Psychology. Studying for a BPS accredited psychology degree is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist in the UK.
Your psychology knowledge will be useful for careers in a wide range of industries including business, counselling, civil service, healthcare, and teaching.
Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from their 2021 student survey showed:
92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills
89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans
25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%
Teaching methods and style
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live Q&As.
Assessment
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres; instead you will submit written assignments through the VLE.For the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system which allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end of year exams
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the VLE
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.