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PG Cert Family and Child Psychology

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    University of Chester - Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our exciting course focuses on contemporary issues in family and child psychology across the lifespan, exploring critical issues as families and society become increasingly diverse. We offer a cutting-edge course that addresses present-day topics in family and child psychology, particularly as the dynamics of families and societies become more diverse. Furthermore, our course offers the opportunity to study the interface between family and child development, social policy and psychological practice, making its content relevant to students with diverse career ambitions. This course provides an excellent opportunity to study the psychology of the child and family in context across the lifespan, engaging with, and being taught by, leading experts in the field. With a heavily applied focus, you will learn, explore and examine how theory can be used to explain contemporary issues in the area, while undertaking training in research methodology, ethics and practical issues. Our course also emphasises employability skills, embedding a range of professional and practical skills across all modules.

Tuition fees

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£ 7,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester - Exton Park, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    59th out of 118 22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    115 56%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    19th

    54

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    34th

    34

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