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Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice)

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

You will learn a range of psychological assessment methods and gain a comprehensive understanding of the process of formulating psychological opinion in casework. The research and analytical skills you develop will strengthen the quality of your research projects and become indispensable tools in your future career. Possible career options include work in mental and general hospitals and clinics, business and industry, education, the criminal justice system, media, marketing, sport and research. If you choose to pursue full registration as a psychologist, you may find employment in a variety of settings including clinical, forensic, organisational, educational, health, sport and many other specialist areas. This course is recognised for registration purposes by the Psychology Board of Australia and is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). As a graduate you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist and for entry to APAC accredited Master or Doctoral level training programs that lead to registration as a psychologist.

Structure

  • To complete the Graduate Diploma in Psychology students must attain 8 credit points.The Graduate Diploma of Psychology Science consists of two components: coursework and a thesis.The coursework component (consisting of classes and seminars) contributes 50% to the final grade awarded. Part time students must complete the coursework component in the first year of their course. As required by the accreditation guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society, the coursework covers: research methods
  • issues in psychological assessment
  • and client-centred skills in practice. For further details of the coursework component, see the unit description for HPS715, HPS742, HPY710 and HPY712.

Subjects

  • Academic Integrity
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Research Methods in Psychology C
  • Research Project A
  • Client-Centred Skills in Practice
  • Research Methods in Psychology D

Standard entry requirements

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course. Entry will be based on performance in: Bachelor Degree (with an APAC accredited three-year major sequence in psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in a level three psychology Research Methods unit and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units OR A Foundation Level 1 APAC accredited Psychology course or equivalent (for example: a 3-year bridging course - Graduate Diploma of Psychology) with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in level three psychology Research Methods unit and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 Psychology core units

Recognition

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

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