OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a 1 Year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Psychology often carries additional entry steps such as an interview, a health check or a criminal record check.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition is £5,950 a year.
Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.
Entry requirements
Academic
A high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
English
IELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
A BPS accredited degree gives Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the gateway to every professional psychology route. Most psychology graduates do not become psychologists, and the degree is read widely for its research and analytical training.
Roles graduates go into
Assistant psychologist
Research assistant or analyst
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Mental health or support worker
Human resources or people analyst
Market and user researcher
Where they work
NHS mental health and research services
Universities and research groups
Charities and social care
Market research and user experience teams
Education and prisons
After the course
An accredited master's and then a doctorate or stage two training for the clinical, educational, forensic or occupational routes.