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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Psychology (W45)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the DipHE Psychology (W45) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This diploma provides an accessible and engaging introduction to studying psychology. You'll learn about core areas of psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology. You'll explore a range of research methods used by psychologists and conduct your own psychological research, writing up the associated research reports as part of your assignments. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychological Science
Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Psychological Applications in Professional Practice
Individual Differences and Mental Health
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£22,500£32,000
5 years£18,500£26,500£36,500

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
63%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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