Hi
I have decided to apply to do the MSc Psychology conversion course, but I need to do it online due to family commitments. My question is whether I should do it with Arden University (where I have been offered a place), or whether I am better doing it online through a ‘traditional’ university? The course at Arden is BPS accredited, whereas the Open Uni version isn’t accredited, so that’s not an option. I like the look of the Arden course and what they have said, but I don’t really know much about them. The other alternative is to apply to a range of traditional unis around the country which also do accredited conversion courses - e.g Derby, Birmingham City, Northumbria? Would their courses be any better? I wouldn’t be located close to most of these, so wouldn’t be able to access their campus libraries etc.
Are Arden better online because they are specialists in online learning? Would I be at a disadvantage to campus students at a regular uni, only being able to access support online?
The course must be decent for BPS to accredit it surely- would it ring any alarm bells for future study/employment opportunities?
Any advice or experience welcome.
Many thanks!!