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The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides an advanced level of knowledge and skill in psychology. It may suit you if you are seeking a career change or wish to update your psychology qualifications.
Through your study of human behaviour, you'll have the opportunity to develop your communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand the research process.
You'll study online with live and/or recorded lectures and flexible schedules so you can fit your learning around your other commitments. You'll receive comprehensive online study materials and have the support of dedicated professional teaching staff.
Our course is delivered with flexibility in mind. Selected subjects are offered each year in Session 3 (November to February), which may allow you to fast-track your study.
The Graduate Diploma is not a fourth year in psychology. However, graduates may be eligible to apply for a fourth-year psychology program (e.g. Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) ) or a fourth and fifth year combined program (e.g. Charles Sturt’s Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisations)). Please note that completion of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology does not guarantee admission to either of these courses.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
Put your Graduate Diploma of Psychology to work straight away in diverse roles in social welfare or correctional facilities, or help shape social policy through research and analysis. Opportunities also exist in large and small companies or consulting firms in the areas of marketing, management and human resource management. You could also choose to pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist or opt to undertake further postgraduate psychological studies in a specialist area that appeals to your interests
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| PSY451 | Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY454 | Psychological Testing | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY455 | Developmental and Social Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY458 | Biopsychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY461 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY464 | Psychopathology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY465 | Psychology of Personality | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY469 | Qualitative Research Methods | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an appropriate tertiary institution and must have completed subjects PSY101 and PSY102 or their equivalents.
The core first year psychology subjects from the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Psychology (or their equivalents) are prerequisites for entry into this course.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.
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This course opens up a very broad spectrum of career opportunities, from protective custody to private practice, working in research and also roles where you could be in management positions but also seeing clients.
