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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 | Full-time |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 036434K |
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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
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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).
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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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.
2013: $11,300 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Diploma in Psychology
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
