Diploma Course

 

 

Tel: 01568 611597.  Email: enquiries@astrologycollege.com

The Diploma Course takes your astrological studies further and it contains five modules.  Whether you wish to carry on studying astrology for self-development purposes or in order to train as a professional astrologer, the Diploma Course aims to help you achieve these goals.

All exercises are assessed by your tutor.

Diploma Module 4 - Forecasting and Planetary Cycles
The aim is to help you to use one of the major methods of forecasting - transits - effectively; and to help you to grasp the concepts of planetary cycles in interpretation.  There are seven lessons and ten exercises.

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Diploma Module 5 - Forecasting and Life Cycles
The aim is to help you make use, effectively, of two other forms of forecasting in common use (secondary progressions and solar arc directions), and to understand transits and secondary progressions which occur at particular ages. There are nine lessons and ten exercises.

Diploma Module 6 - Synastry, The Study of Relationships

This modules introduces you to the various techniques used to study personal and professional relationships and includes chart comparison; the midpoint composite (a chart made out of two peoples' charts); and forecasting trends in a relationship.  There are ten lessons and ten exercises.

Modules 7 - Astronomy, History and an Introduction to Mundane Astrology

The Astronomy section includes the cycles of the Sun and Moon, including eclipse cycles; house systems and the two Zodiacs in use by astrologers.  History:  This section covers the history of calendars and finding the right date in the past; it covers the history of astrology from the Stone Age to the present.  Introduction to Social and Mundane Astrology (global astrology):  This introduces you to the outer planets and the generations; outer planetary cycles; and the charts of countries.  There are nine lessons and seven exercises. 

 

Module 8 - Advanced Interpretation Techniques and Working as an Astrologer

Advanced Interpretation Techniques:  This covers Chiron and the Asteroids; Solar and lunar returns (the charts for the birthday and the monthly lunar birthday); interpretation techniques which can help in gaining further insight into temperament and behaviour (harmonics and midpoints); and using the consultation chart (the chart for the time a client visits an astrologer).

Working as an Astrologer:  This covers becoming a professional astrologer and includes the Code of Ethics; and it covers the practical side of running a business.  There are eight lessons and eight exercises.

Please note that it is now possible to buy the modules in pdf format. Also note that the fees for Modules 7 & 8 a & b listed below in the PayPal boxes are now out of date.  This website will be updated in the second week of February 2012.  Also, on the Enrol page, the prospectus and enrolment forms are out of date.  Please email enquiries@astrologycollege.com or phone 01568 611597 for an up to date prospectus and enrolment forms. The new fees are listed immediately below.

Pdf fees for each module

Modules 4, 5 and 6 = £250 each (per module)

Modules 7 and 8 = £280 each (per module)

Hard copy fee for each module

The hard copy fees for Modules 4,5 and 6 and the same as those listed below under the PayPal section.

The fees for Modules 7 and 8 each = £295 (per module) UK rate;

£300 = Europe, and £305 =rest of world (overseas outside Europe).

Buying more than one module at once

If you would like to enrol on Modules 4,5 and 6 of the Diploma Course at once, please deduct £50.  If you would like to enrol on Modules 7 & 8 at once, please deduct £35.

 

Module Content :: Further Developments :: Hours of Study :: Cost of Books Tuition Periods & Extension Fees :: Admission Requirements Module Fees :: Training as a Professional :: Prospects

 

Course Development

Module 9 - Practice in Calculation, Interpretation and Forecasting.  This module will be optional as the course material is covered in the other modules.  It is designed for those who would like more practice in one or more of these areas.

Hours of Study and Length of Diploma Course

To study all five of the diploma modules will take approximately six months per module or up to two and a half years in total.  It is possible to do the Diploma Course in a much shorter time than this, but it will depend on commitment and time available.  The average study time is likely to be three to twelve hours per week.  Some lessons and exercises may not take very long at all, while others may take longer, especially those involving a birth chart analysis.

Tuition Periods and Extension Fees

The tuition period is six months per module (not for the whole Diploma Course).  This means that your tutor willl mark all the exercises you have done in this period.  If there are remaining exercises when the tuition period has run out, you are given another six months to complete them, but you will be charged £15 per remaining exercise if you would like to carry on receiving tuition.  If a further six months is required, the extension fee per exercise is increased to £20; and to £25 per remaining exercise if a final six months is required.  There is an additional £10 administration charge per extension fee period.

Cost of Books and Reference Materials

Assuming you have the essential reference materials required for Module 3b of the Foundation Course, the cost of essential books and reference materials is likely to be in the region of £118.  The list of essential reference materials is given when students enrol.  There is also a recommended reading list given where appropriate. 

Admission Requirements

The requirements are similar to those of the Foundation Course (see Foundation Course).  If English is not your mother tongue, you must be able to write in English reasonably well.  If you have passed the Certificate Exam of astrologycollege.com, you will automatically be entitled to enrol on the Diploma Course.  If you have done the Foundation Course with astrologycollege.com, but not passed the Certificate Exam, you may still be able to study for the Diploma Course after consultation between the directors and your tutor.  If you have learnt astrology elsewhere, you will be asked questions about your previous studies.  The questions will be sent to you with the application form and the answers will be assessed by the college.  If accepted onto the Diploma Course, your tutor has the right to ask you to transfer onto the relevant modules of the Foundation Course if s/he thinks that you do not have the requisite skills to carry on.

 

Module Content :: Further Developments :: Hours of Study :: Cost of Books Tuition Periods & Extension Fees :: Admission Requirements Module Fees :: Training as a Professional :: Prospects

Diploma Course Fees per Module - for other payment methods, and for information about despatch of course material, see 'To Enrol' page.

All course fees are in £ sterling.

Modules 4 UK students European students Other overseas students	£ sterling £265.00 £270.00 £275.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £265.00 European students £270.00 Overseas students £275.00
Module 5 UK students European students Other overseas students	£265.00 £270.00 £275.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £265.00 European students £270.00 Overseas students £275.00
Module 6 UK students European students Other overseas students	£265.00 £270.00 £275.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £265.00 European students £270.00 Overseas students £275.00
Module 7 & 8 together UK students European students Other overseas students	£450.00 £455.00 £460.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £450.00 European students £455.00 Other overseas students £460.00
If you enrol on Modules 4, 5 and 6, paying for all three modules at once.		Please select from the drop down UK students £745.00 European students £760.00 Overseas students £775.00

 

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Training as a Professional Astrologer

Some students will wish to train as professional astrologers and the courses are designed for this purpose too.  The tutor team have many years experience in giving such training and astrologycollege.com runs both Certificate and Diploma examinatiions in the autumn and early winter of each year for both internal and external candidates.  See Examinations Page for further details.

astrologycollege.com is a school approved by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI). Diploma holders are entitled to become members of the APAI.  Website address is www.professionalastrologers.co.uk. The college is a member of the Advisory Panel of Astrological Education (APAE) in the UK.

Prospects

While many astrologers can earn money giving astrological consultations, working on phone lines and teaching, it is seldom a major souce of income.  Only a minority manage to work as full time astrologers and other work or income may have to be considered alongside astrology.

 

Module Content :: Further Developments :: Hours of Study :: Cost of Books Tuition Periods & Extension Fees :: Admission Requirements Module Fees :: Training as a Professional :: Prospects