Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26)

Open University

Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning 1 Year SociologyPsychology

Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26) PgCert is a postgraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1 year.

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.

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Psychology