Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Swinburne University of Technology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00111D

The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology is a qualification for psychologists who want to acquire the necessary skills to practice forensic psychology. With coursework and clinical placements, this qualification gives you expertise in a practical setting under the supervision of forensic psychologists in their workplace.

Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology students must complete: Six (6) core units
Two (2) elective units

Standard entry requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology must: Hold an APAC-accredited postgraduate degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology or clinical neuropsychology and be endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia in one of those Areas of Practice. The original postgraduate training must have provided at least 500 hours of supervised practice relevant to achieving graduate competencies in the specialty area of forensic psychology (e.g., direct assessment and treatment with clients
Administration of psychometric assessments
Case conceptualisation, etc.)
And the original postgraduate thesis must be relevant to the area of forensic psychology. Students must attend a selection interview conducted by the Course Coordinator to assess the student’s suitability for the course.