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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26)

Open University
None, Unknown
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1 yearDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26) at Open University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you're working in a context which makes considerable use of social or psychological research or are fascinated by social research, this certificate will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to appraise research and communicate your assessment to academic and non-academic audiences. Drawing together topics from criminology and psychology, it supports future study and adds value to your career by providing professional development in research literacy, managing research and conceiving of new studies. Key features of the course - Focuses on critical appraisal of researc... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Design in Social Sciences
Critical Appraisal of Psychological and Criminological Evidence
Qualitative Research Approaches and Analysis
Quantitative Methods and Statistical Literacy
Applied Social Research in Professional Contexts
Research Ethics and Governance
Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences
Case Study Development and Project
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

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,500

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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