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Online MSc psychology conversion not accredited ??

I have just applied for this online conversion course part time at the University of Huddersfield as I have recently just graduated and personally had an excellent academic experience… however I am slightly confused as it says that the course has been submitted for BPS accreditation but says passing the course gives you the basis for GBC. As I am wanting to do a docterate after this, would this mean that I’d gain the necessary requirements for this as they ask for GBC membership? Despite it not yet being BPS accredited.

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by buttermilk34
I have just applied for this online conversion course part time at the University of Huddersfield as I have recently just graduated and personally had an excellent academic experience… however I am slightly confused as it says that the course has been submitted for BPS accreditation but says passing the course gives you the basis for GBC. As I am wanting to do a docterate after this, would this mean that I’d gain the necessary requirements for this as they ask for GBC membership? Despite it not yet being BPS accredited.

Your concern is valid, as BPS accreditation is a key factor in gaining Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is typically required for further postgraduate study, including a doctorate in psychology.
Since the course at the University of Huddersfield is currently "submitted for BPS accreditation", but not yet fully accredited, it’s important to clarify with the university whether successful completion will automatically grant GBC. Usually, only BPS-accredited courses provide direct eligibility for GBC, so if accreditation is still pending, there is a risk that it may not meet the requirement.
To be sure, I’d recommend:

1.

Contacting the university directly to confirm the accreditation timeline and whether current students will be eligible for GBC upon completion.

2.

Reaching out to BPS to check if there are alternative ways to gain GBC if accreditation is delayed.

Since GBC is a requirement for most doctorate programs, ensuring your course qualifies is crucial before proceeding.

Reply 2

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by Cataneda
Your concern is valid, as BPS accreditation is a key factor in gaining Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is typically required for further postgraduate study, including a doctorate in psychology.
Since the course at the University of Huddersfield is currently "submitted for BPS accreditation", but not yet fully accredited, it’s important to clarify with the university whether successful completion will automatically grant GBC. Usually, only BPS-accredited courses provide direct eligibility for GBC, so if accreditation is still pending, there is a risk that it may not meet the requirement.
To be sure, I’d recommend:

1.

Contacting the university directly to confirm the accreditation timeline and whether current students will be eligible for GBC upon completion.

2.

Reaching out to BPS to check if there are alternative ways to gain GBC if accreditation is delayed.

Since GBC is a requirement for most doctorate programs, ensuring your course qualifies is crucial before proceeding.

Hi, thanks for this response, I’ve opted to go for the university of derby as this is BPS accredited and although there is no real rush, I am wanting to start as soon as possible (May2025), thanks for the advice :smile:
Original post
by Cataneda
Your concern is valid, as BPS accreditation is a key factor in gaining Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is typically required for further postgraduate study, including a doctorate in psychology.
Since the course at the University of Huddersfield is currently "submitted for BPS accreditation", but not yet fully accredited, it’s important to clarify with the university whether successful completion will automatically grant GBC. Usually, only BPS-accredited courses provide direct eligibility for GBC, so if accreditation is still pending, there is a risk that it may not meet the requirement.
To be sure, I’d recommend:

1.

Contacting the university directly to confirm the accreditation timeline and whether current students will be eligible for GBC upon completion.

2.

Reaching out to BPS to check if there are alternative ways to gain GBC if accreditation is delayed.

Since GBC is a requirement for most doctorate programs, ensuring your course qualifies is crucial before proceeding.

@buttermilk34
BPS accreditation is key. Have you considered doing the MSc Psychology program at Arden University? They have a mixture of blended learning programs (Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, London) and a 100% online option - the latter I did. The course is fully accredited with the BPS and is eligible for Student Finance - always consider a quality report from the Office for Students when choosing a provider 🙂 I've worked in F.E/H.E for over 10 years and they have the best virtual learning environment I have come across

Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador

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by buttermilk34
I have just applied for this online conversion course part time at the University of Huddersfield as I have recently just graduated and personally had an excellent academic experience… however I am slightly confused as it says that the course has been submitted for BPS accreditation but says passing the course gives you the basis for GBC. As I am wanting to do a docterate after this, would this mean that I’d gain the necessary requirements for this as they ask for GBC membership? Despite it not yet being BPS accredited.

Hi this course is now BPS accredited Psychology (Conversion) MSc If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the University directly: [email protected]. Thanks Carolyn, University of Huddersfield

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