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Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination PGCert

UK

What will I learn?

Our psychology and counselling team have been directly involved in research, education, and policy work in areas relating to prejudice and discrimination.

This has included working with the Welsh Government, third-sector organisations, and other universities across the world on issues relating to prejudice and discrimination, asylum-seekers and refugees, and understanding societal intergroup harmony. The modules offered within this programme fits well with the expertise of staff within the discipline.

Distance learning - Mainly Online delivery, also with Saturday delivery on-campus (one session per module) which students can either join in-person or online.

What you will learn

The programme of study provides students with the knowledge and critical evaluation skills desired of postgraduates in many areas of society, most notably third-sector organisations, government, and civil service at a local, national, and international level. This programme will address a topic area widely recognised at local, national, and international levels, but in an evidence-based and research-informed way that goes beyond much of the current training provided in the UK.

Assessment Methods

The assessments within this programme have been specifically designed to enable you to demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge directly relevant to a broad range of psychological professions and beyond. These include:

Professional presentations

Portfolio of research competencies

Systematic literature reviews

Practical skills assessments

Reflective reports

Research proposals

Research papers (Part II dissertation).

Which department am I in?

University of WalesTrinity Saint David

Study options

Online/Distance (24 months)

Tuition fees
To be confirmed
Start date

September 2025

Online/Distance (6 Months)

Tuition fees
To be confirmed
Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry criteria is a 2.1 honours degree, or a good 2.2 honours degree (including research dissertation). Whilst we may consider applications from those with a background in a closely related area, due to the nature of this programme this would depend upon an assessment of academic writing and psychological research skills. An overall English Language level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no lower than 5.5 in reading writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL iBT Reading minimum 18, Listening minimum 17, Writing minimum 17, Speaking Minimum 20, TOEFL MyBest scores not accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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