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Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D

This APAC accredited Fourth Year Psychology program achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills. This program achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills. This program comprises of extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research. In line with professional opinion that the first four years of psychological training should be general (rather than specialised), the Graduate Diploma focuses on generalist professional psychology skills. You will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core courses (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Psychological Research in Practice, Psychological Assessment).

Structure

Full-time students study two days per week in Semester one and one day per week in Semester two. Part-time study is also available however this option is not available to international students.

Subjects

  • Psychology

Standard entry requirements

Completion within the last 10 years of an APAC-accredited three year sequence in psychology and qualified for an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree. A minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit) is required. GPA is calculated using ALL attempts (successful and unsuccessful) at second and third year psychology courses only. For FedUni students, all PSYCB2000 and PSYCB3000 courses will be included in the GPA calculation.

Recognition

This program is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth-year program. Successful completion will allow students to apply for Associate Membership of the APS, as well as the opportunity to undergo supervised practice as a provisional psychologist with a view to registering as a psychologist in Australia.

Further information

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places.

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