Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
A key step on the pathway to becoming a psychologist. Build on your psychology studies and work towards registration as a practising psychologist.
About the Course
Build on your psychology studies and work towards registration as a practising psychologist. You’ll dive deeper into core areas of psychological enquiry. Hone your research and statistics skills. Work on ethical practice. An APAC accredited course.
Course Entry Requirements
To be eligible to apply, Australian applicants must have completed an APAC-accredited three-year or equivalent sequence in psychology. Students must achieve a minimum of a Distinction average (70%) in core psychology units at the third-year level.
Applicants who have completed a psychology major at an overseas university MUST provide evidence that their degree meets the requirements of an APAC-accredited Australian undergraduate degree in psychology.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
Core units
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Psychology (PSY80112)
Counselling and Interventions (PSY80115)
Ethics and Professional Issues (PSY80114)
Psychological Assessment (PSY80113)
Major units
Thesis A - Research Project Development (PSY80117)
Thesis B - Literature Review (PSY80118)
Thesis C - Empirical Study (PSY80136)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of GD-PSYADS Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced), students must complete 100 credit points comprising:
- Seven [7] core units (100cps).
An overall course grade is calculated by averaging the marks for the 7 units, each weighted by their credit point value.
- Research: Learn advanced research and analytical skills that will form the basis of your ongoing professional development.
- History & Philosophy of Psychology: Situate contemporary psychology practice in its historical context.
- Conceptual Understanding: Cultivate a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of core areas of psychological enquiry.
- Problem-Solving: Apply psychological theories, research findings, and skills to theoretical and practical problems.
- Ethical Practice: Develop a nuanced understanding of the ethical responsibilities integral to psychological research and practice.
