Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26)

Open University
Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning 1 Year SociologyPsychology

About this course

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 research and constructing new questions

  • Applies focus relating social and psychological research to everyday and professional contexts

  • Provides the opportunity to develop a case study relevant to your work environment or interests

  • Develops your communication skills to academic and non-academic audiences, offline and online.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2434 Business and related research professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Psychology