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Postgraduate SWI-PSY-GDI-2023

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

A deeper understanding of human nature

Change the course of your career with this postgraduate psychology qualification. You’ll study the fundamentals of psychology and statistics. Explore how people think and investigate abnormal behaviour. Work in mental health, counselling, and more.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

12

Price

From

$40,680

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 12 Feb 23
  • 14 May 23
  • 13 Aug 23
  • 12 Nov 23
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Degree details

What you'll learn

Develop advanced psychological knowledge

Critically analyse the theories and evidence in psychology.

Research

Synthesise research from a variety of sources to develop your knowledge.

Interpret and communicate complex ideas

Develop strong professional communication for a range of audiences.

Ethical practice

Apply knowledge and frameworks to ethical problems.

Problem solving

Use creative solutions to solve complex problems in psychology.

Personal learning

Apply knowledge and specialised skills with responsibility and accountability for your own learning and practice.

Career opportunities

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.

Counselling Psychologist

Assess and evaluate the problems of patients and assist them in overcoming personal issues.

Sports Psychologist

Help athletes and sporting teams deal with the psychological pressures of their sport.

Family Therapist

Work as part of a treatment team to provide counselling and therapeutic support to families navigating crisis, who in many cases have experienced significant disadvantage.

Professional recognition

This course has received accreditation from APAC and is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist – that is, the equivalent of the APAC accredited 3 year undergraduate program. Graduates who wish to practise as a psychologist will need further training in psychology, which will include an accredited fourth year of study and two additional years as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Entry requirements

Higher education

To gain entry into this course, applicants must have completed an undergraduate qualification.

English Proficiency Requirements

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.

Credit for previous study or work

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.

Description

Take the first step to a new career in psychology with our Graduate Diploma of Psychology. If you have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, this course gets you started with the fundamentals of psychology. With this qualification you can then choose between ongoing study to qualify as a clinical psychologist, or employment in human services fields such as mental health, counselling, sports psychology or family therapy.

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology will teach you to analyse behaviour, disorders and cognitive processes to deepen your understanding of human nature. You will develop skills in research methodologies, and participate in psychology practice activities.

This course has received accreditation from APAC and is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist – that is, the equivalent of the APAC accredited 3 year undergraduate program. Graduates who wish to practise as a psychologist will need further training in psychology, which will include an accredited fourth year of study and two additional years as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Introduction to Research Methods (PSY70010)

Brain and Behaviour (PSY70011)

Fundamentals of Psychology (PSY70012)

Social Psychology (PSY70013)

Cognition and Human Performance (PSY70014)

Developmental Psychology (PSY70015)

Psychology of Personality (PSY70016)

History and Philosophy of Psychology(PSY70017)

Abnormal Psychology (PSY70018)

Psychology Project (PSY70019)

Foundations of Statistics (STA70006)

Analysis of Variance and Regression (STA70007)

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Psychology, students must complete 150 credit points comprising 12 compulsory Psychology units of study.

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