Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Psychology in Hobart

For entry into the Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights, students must meet the following criteria:

Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) or the equivalent overseas qualification. The qualification may be from any discipline.

In addition to the requirements for Domestic applicants, International applicants must provide one of the following:

• Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes 2 at the University of Tasmania with a minimum overall score of 65% (no individual score less than 60%);
• An IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• A TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 88 (no individual skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22);
• A PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50

These tests must not be more than 24 months old.

UTAS also accepts approved Prior Studies in English (https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements)

Applicants will have completed a fifth-year tertiary qualification in psychology accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (e.g. Master of Professional Psychology). All applicants will have current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist (which requires you to meet all the requirements for registration), and must not be subject to any reprimands or undertakings by PsyBA or AHPRA.

Applicants with previous higher education study

Not applicable unless the primary admission requirements have been met
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study

Not applicable
Applications on the basis of work or life experience

This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.

Completion of a fifth-year tertiary qualification in psychology accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (e.g. Master of Professional Psychology).
Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist (which requires you to meet all the requirements for registration).

This course includes compulsory work placements. All students must meet the course's Safety in Practice Requirements before their first placement. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.