Certificate in Astrology Examinations
- Eligibility: Available after completing the Foundation Course or starting the Diploma Course based on previous studies.
- Format: Two exams; Paper One on Chart Calculation and Astronomy over a weekend, and Paper Two on Chart Interpretation and Explaining Astrology as a two-week project with a provided case study.
Diploma Examinations
- Eligibility: Normally upon completion of Module 8, but your knowledge and experience may enable you to take one or more of the Diploma exams sooner.
- Format:
- Three exams; Paper One on Chart Calculation and Astronomy, and Paper Two on Interpretation Techniques and Ethics, both over a weekend.
- Paper Three on Interpretation and Synastry, involving detailed analyses and forecasting, completed within a month.
Your Path to Gaining a Diploma
- Diploma Requirements:
- Completion of both Certificate and Diploma Exams.
- Completion of a history project, a mundane project (available upon completion of Module 7, Part Two), and two ‘live’ case studies included in Modules 8.
- Practical experience through specific techniques in ‘live’ case studies and tutor support.
- Benefits of Diploma Status:
- Whether for personal growth or professional practice, earning our Diploma (Dip.astrol.c) validates your expertise to clients and is recognized for teaching in the UK and at various astrology institutions.
- Diploma holders can join the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI), qualifying UK residents for professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
- With a diploma, you can be listed on our Consult an Astrologer page.
Examination Details
- Exam Schedule: Exams are held in autumn and early winter, with regulations and dates announced each summer. Conveniently, exams are taken from home.
- Examination Process: Two examiners evaluate the Certificate and Diploma papers. Your tutor assesses projects and case studies, offering feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Examination Fees: Separate fees apply for exams, while projects and case studies are included in the Modules 7 and 8 fees.
The Examination Regulations and Mock Exams
Examples of the Certificate and Diploma Examination Regulations, and Mock Certificate and Diploma exams are free on request. Contact us to request them by email or post.
If you would like to try one or more of the mock examinations marked by one of our tutors, you will receive a comprehensive report stating where you have done well, and where improvements might be needed. There is a fee for each exam, and a reduction if you enrol on either both mock Certificate exams or on all three papers of the Diploma exams at once.
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