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Overview
- Pathway into for applicants with degree in another discipline.
- Complete in 2 semesters full-time, or 4 semesters part-time.
- Graduate with the accredited equivalent of an undergraduate level of training in psychology.
- Study the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology, including an elective from organisational psychology, family therapy, addictive behaviour, and health psychology.
- Qualify to apply for entry into an accredited fourth-year psychology program.
| QUT course code | PY08 |
| Attendance | Part time or Full time |
| Course duration | 1 year full time
2 years part time |
| Start month | July, February
Note: For July entry, only part-time study is available. |
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On campus
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| CRICOS code | 036434K |
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Details
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides a pathway for applicants with a bachelor degree in another discipline. The course provides an undergraduate level of training in psychology and qualifies students to apply for entry into an accredited fourth-year program, either the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) (see page 16) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (see page 15).
Professional recognition
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as providing an undergraduate level of training in psychology.
Units
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode.
The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of psychology. In addition to core units that introduce the scientific bases of psychology, you can choose to complete an elective from specialised units including:
- organisational psychology
- family therapy
- addictive behaviour
- health psychology
- road safety.
If you wish to enter an accredited fourth-year program, you must complete Advanced Statistical Analysis as your elective.
All course structures
Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
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Bachelor degree in any discipline
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Completion of an introductory psychology unit and an introductory research and statistics unit equivalent to those offered in the first year of QUT’s Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: $9800 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Diploma in Psychology
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 273.67 KB)
