The Diploma Course takes your astrological studies further.  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.  Modules 4,5,6,7 and 9 are for sale. astrologycollege.com aims to release Module 8 by late spring/early summer 2010.  Guides to calculation, as well as interpretation, are included in the modules where relevant.

Diploma Module 4 - Forecasting and Planetary Cycles
The aim of this module 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.    Also included are some ancient and modern interpretation techniques.

Lessons and Exercises
There are a total of 12 exercises, 7 of which are assessed by the tutor and 5 self-assessed.

 

Diploma Module 5 - Forecasting and Life Cycles
The aim of this module is to help you make use, effectively, of two other forms of forecasting in common use (secondary progressions and solar arc directions).  It covers transits and secondary progressions based on age.  It introduces you to reflecting on your work with clients and to making an astrological journal.

Lessons and Exercises
There are a total of 10 exercises of which 6 are assessed by the tutor and 4 are self assessed.

Diploma Module 6 - Synastry, The Study of Relationships

This modules introduces you to the various techniques used to study personal and professional relationships.

Lessons and Exercises
There are a total of 10 exercises of which 6 are assessed by the tutor and 4 are self assessed.

Diploma Module 7 - Astronomy and  Advanced Interpretation Techniques

The astronomy lessons and exercises in this module alternate with those on advanced interpretation techniques.  However, they are listed separately here. 

Astronomy

The astronomy section includes more information on the cycles of the Sun and Moon, e.g. eclipse cycles; more astronomy relating to the birth or event chart (in particular house systems); the two Zodiacs in use by astrologers; two astronomy laws (Bode's Law and Kepler's Law); an introduction to the constellations and stars; information on calendars past and present, and an introduction to the universe as seen by astronomers.

Advanced Interpretation Techniques

This section includes using the chart for the birthday (solar returns) and for the monthly Moon 'birthday' (lunar returns); and the chart for the time of the consultation.  It also includes two advanced interpretation techniques which can be used to gain further information on temperament and behaviour (harmonics and midpoints).

Lessons and Exercises

There are 13 lessons and 10 exercises in this module.  All the exercises are assessed by your tutor.

Module 9 - Introduction to Psychology and Astro-consultancy

This module covers an introduction to therapeutic psychology concentrating on humanistic models; becoming a professional astrologer; Code of Ethics; the practicalities of running a business.

Lessons and Exercises

There are 5 lessons and 4 exercises in this module.  All the exercises are assessed by your tutor. 

You are advised to take a short course in counselling or listening skills with another institution as it is not possible to teach these skills using distance learning methods.

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Further Developments

Development of the remaining Diploma Module is well under way.

Module 8 - Social and Mundane Astrology

Mundane astrology relates to global affairs such as politics, weather, climate and environment.  This module will include interpreting the planets in social and mundane astrology; planetary cycles and the generations; the astrology of countries and organisatiions; electional astrology - finding the right time and date for an event or a beginning; converting birth or event charts onto a world map or onto a map of a local area (astrogeography and local space).  The aim is to release Module 8 in late spring/early summer 2010.

Module 7 - The History of Astrology

At some point we hope to introduce the history of astrology into this module.

Live Client Work

astrologycollege.com is developing a way of helping students to gain experience of working with clients.

Hours of Study and Length of Diploma Course

To study all six of the diploma modules will take approximately six months per module or up to three 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.

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 tutor-assessed exercises you have done in this period.  If there are remaining tutor-assessed exercises when the tuition period has run out, you are given another six months to complete them, but you will be charged £15 per tutor-assessed (t/a) exercise if you would like to carry on receiving tuition.  If a further six months is required, the extension fee per t/a exercise is increased to £20; and to £25 per t/a 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 (see Foundation Course), the total cost of books and reference materials for the Diploma Course is likely to be in the region of £68.  The list of essential reference materials is given when students enrol.  There is also a recommended reading list.

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.

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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 UK students European students Other overseas students	£295.00 £300.00 £305.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £295.00 European students £300.00 Overseas students £305.00
Module 9 UK students European students Other overseas students	£205.00 £210.00 £215.00	Please select from the drop down UK students £205.00 European students £210.00 Overseas students £215.00
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
If you enrol on Modules 7 and 9.		Please select from the drop down UK students £465.00 European students £475.00 Overseas students £485.00

Module 9:  If you have studied psychology before, particularly the humanistic models, please contact astrologycollege.com as it may not be necessary to study the whole module.

Fees for overseas students cover additional dispatch, postal and administration costs. 

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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 shool 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

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.

 

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