Graduate Certificate of Psychology
Postgraduate | SWI-PSY-GCE | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Total subjects
- 4
- Price from
- $3,563
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Graduate Certificate of Psychology
About this degree
Social Psychology:
Explain how individuals interact with society through group dynamics, cultural influences, and applied issues.
Personality:
Learn about the major approaches psychologists use to understand personality and how these differences drive behaviour.
Development:
Understand the processes involved in psychological growth and how people change with age.
Communication:
Develop effective communication skills to convey clear and constructive information to staff members and executives (both oral and written communication).
Ethical Decision-Making:
Apply knowledge, show ethical judgement and strong decision-making skills.
Analysis:
Use your learnt knowledge to analyse and solve complex problems.
Take your first step toward understanding and influencing human behaviour, and your graduate diploma. The program provides foundational knowledge and skills for individuals who wish to explore the field of psychology (e.g. organisational or educational psychology), and builds a strong foundation in psychological theory and research.
Recommended study pattern
Introduction to Research Methods (PSY10005)
Brain and Behaviour (PSY10007)
Fundamentals of Psychology (PSY10008)
Foundations of Statistics (STA10003)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Psychology students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:
- Four (4) core units.
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Entry requirements
To gain entry into this course, applicants must have completed of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or a higher university qualification is required. Applicants with a completed Advanced Diploma will also be considered.
Work Experience Entry: A minimum of 5 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience Professional experience can include teaching, community work, allied health, youth work, or any experience working with research data.
- Swinburne University English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%, OR
- Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0, OR
- A TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5), OR
- A TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18, OR
- Equivalent levels of English language proficiency using other English language tests or measures as approved by the Senior DVC & Provost.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.
Career opportunities
Case Worker or Manager
Specialise in assisting people with the care and resources they need to deal with their mental health issues. Creating plans and setting up appointments to ensure clients attend.
Mental Health Support Worker
Become an essential part of the mental health support network and specialise in assisting people with a variety of complex needs.
Youth Worker
Support young adults to assist them with their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their life goals.
Outreach Worker
Support clients to develop life skills, including applying for benefits, paying bills and utilities, making appointments and navigating welfare systems.
Personal Care Worker
Provide emotional and practical support to aged, unwell and vulnerable individuals and their families and loved ones. Support may include planning and transport to appointments, administering medication, helping with household tasks and offering companionship.
Support Worker
Support workers play a vital role in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, communication difficulties and/or complex health needs to live independently.
Professional recognition
The units within the Graduate Certificate are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the certificate could lead into an APAC accredited course or degree.