B
Bachelor’s degree
- Length
- 120 credit hours, normally 40 courses of three credit hours, including a graduation project.
- Entry
- A secondary school certificate or its equivalent, and documented work experience in the field.
- Status
- In preparation
- Levels
- Bachelor's · Master's · Doctorate
- Credit hours
- 120 / 36 / 54
- Delivery
- Fully online
- Experience
- Assessed course by course
- Status
- In preparation
Overview
About the program
An academic degree in psychology for people who work with people. It is not a licence for clinical practice, which is granted by the health authority in each country.
The Psychology program is designed for people who already work in the field. It covers general psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, research methods and statistics, and ends with psychology at work.
Like every Madison program, it is built for working adults. Courses you already master through your work are tested and recorded with a grade; the rest you study online, at your own pace, with tasks carried out in your own workplace.
In preparation. This program is not open for enrollment yet. It opens when its curriculum and courses are in place on the learning platform.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01General psychologyExplain the core ideas of general psychology and use them to read real situations at work.
- 02Developmental psychologyAnalyse a real problem in developmental psychology and recommend a course of action backed by evidence.
- 03Social psychologyApply the methods of social psychology in your own organization and measure the result.
- 04Cognitive psychologyPlan and lead work in cognitive psychology, and document your decisions to a professional standard.
- 05Research methods and statisticsEvaluate current practice in research methods and statistics against recognised standards and propose improvements.
- 06Psychology at workAdvise colleagues and managers on psychology at work in clear, well-structured writing.
Curriculum
What you will study
The main areas of the curriculum. Your personal study plan lists the exact courses, their credit hours and those you may claim through assessment.
- 01General psychologyThe main areas of psychology and how psychologists study behaviour.Core area
- 02Developmental psychologyHow people change from childhood through adulthood.Core area
- 03Social psychologyHow people think about, influence and relate to one another.Core area
- 04Cognitive psychologyPerception, memory, attention and decision-making.Core area
- 05Research methods and statisticsDesigning studies and analysing data in psychology.Core area
- 06Psychology at workApplying psychology to selection, motivation and wellbeing at work.Core area
Levels
Levels, length and entry
M
Master’s degree
- Length
- 36 credit hours, 12 courses, including an applied project drawn from your own workplace.
- Entry
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, and professional experience related to the program.
- Status
- In preparation
D
Doctorate
- Length
- 54 credit hours, 12 advanced courses and an applied research project in your field.
- Entry
- A master’s degree or its equivalent, and senior professional or research experience.
- Status
- In preparation
Your experience
How your experience counts
- 01
Send your record
Your CV, certificates and evidence of work are mapped to the courses of this program.
- 02
Sit the course tests
Each course you claim is tested on its own. A pass is recorded on your transcript with its grade.
- 03
Study the rest
The remaining courses become your personal plan, with an expected end date in writing.
Professional titles
The field, by title
Beside the degree, this field is planned as a professional credential, with the title written before it. A title is not a degree. How titles work.
- 01Expert in PsychologyFor people who have practiced Psychology for years and want their competence assessed and recorded.
- 02Consultant in PsychologyFor experienced people who advise organizations on Psychology.
- 03Trainer in PsychologyFor experienced people who teach or coach others in Psychology at work.
- 04Diploma in PsychologyA focused credential in Psychology, based on assessed knowledge and evidence of practice.
In preparation. No title is open yet; the requirements are published when it opens.
Careers
Where this program is used
- People and culture officer
- Counselling support worker
- Research assistant
- Training officer
Roles this program relates to. A degree supports a career; it does not guarantee a position, and each employer sets its own requirements.