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.
Which department am I in?
Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£12,290.00 (US$ 15,872)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
April 2027
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£12,290.00 (US$ 15,872)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Entry requirements
For international students
You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to study for this qualification. All teaching is in English, and your proficiency in the language needs to be adequate for postgraduate study and for contributing to online discussions by text and voice. If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you make sure you can achieve a score of at least seven in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). To assess your English Language skills in relation to your proposed studies, you can visit the IELTS website. Although experience of distance education may be an advantage, it is not essential.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
