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Job Prospects for a Diploma in Adult Psychology from Kilroys College, Dublin

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  • 15-01-2010 6:59pm
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    steve_oh
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    Someone I know want to back to school. She wants a qualification that will allow her to get a decent job. Shes thinking about doing the Psychology diploma course with Kilroys College. Please advise as to what kind of work she can get armed with this diploma. Thanks


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    Tom Dunne
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    steve_oh wrote: »
    Please advise as to what kind of work she can get armed with this diploma. Thanks

    Think about it - it's an online course, with no classroom based activities, no final exam and the award is a diploma given by Kilroys themselves.

    While I have no experience in the field of psychology, I would say the diploma is little more than an introduction to the subject with not a hope in hell of giving you anything that would get you a job in the area.


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    Nelly2
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    Don't be fooled by the term "Diploma", yes it sounds impressive but Kilroy's Diploma is not recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications (afaik). http://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=15
    In order to get a decent job, you really would need a course that is on the nfq. If you are interested in Psychology as a profession you would probably need a degree in it.
    Doing the Kilroy's Diploma will give you a taste for Psychology and you can see how much you like it and if you would like to go further with it. While you might not get a job with this course, it could be of benefit or an advantage to you should you decide to apply as a Mature Student.


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    djk1000
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    If you want to study Psychology part time through distance learning and have a recognised qualification at the end, I would suggest looking at the Open University. I don't think a Kilroys diploma will get you anywhere with employment in the field.

    http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/psychology/index.htm


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