Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Overview

• Pathway towards registration as a psychologist for applicants with a bachelor 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, health psychology and road safety.
• Qualify to apply for entry into an accredited fourth-year psychology program - either the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.

QUT course code	PY08
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July Note: For July entry, only part-time study is available.
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove
Faculty	Faculty of Health
Course contact	Email: psychology@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 4520
CRICOS code	036434K

Details

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides a pathway towards registration as a psychologist 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 in psychology, either the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology can be completed in full-time or part-time (may not be available by evening study) 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, and road safety. If you wish to enter an accredited fourth-year program, you must complete PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis as your elective.

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.

Entry requirements

Prior study entry requirements

1. Bachelor degree in any discipline
2. A grade of 4 (ie passing) or better in an introductory psychology degree unit equivalent to that offered in the first year of QUT’s Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).
3. A grade of 4 (ie passing) or better in an introductory introductory research and statistics degree 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.

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