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Diploma of Psychological Studies

Diploma

The Diploma of Psychological Studies at Charles Sturt University provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), offering online part-time study and seamless transition to further qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 - 2 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,688 per year

ATAR

About this course

Diploma of Psychological Studies

The Diploma of Psychological Studies at Charles Sturt University is ideal for you if you want to study the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), but need a stepping stone to get where you want to go.

This course is available to study online part-time, so you can learn while working. It also offers you a seamless transition from your diploma to your bachelor's degree.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

be aged 18 or above in the commencing year of the study; AND
have completed Year 10, and have work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, numeracy and entry level professional skills; OR
have minimum ATAR required; OR
have completed some tertiary study (e.g., a certificate III)

This course provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) for applicants who do not meet initial entry requirements for that course.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

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.

Intensive school

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.

Career pathways

The Diploma of Psychological Practice is the convenient pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). These two steps on your journey will give you the skills and knowledge to contribute to health services, shape policy, contribute to human resource management - or go on to further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist.

Course structure

Essential set (56 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsPSY101Foundations of Psychology 18 credit ptsPSY102Foundations of Psychology 28 credit ptsPSY114First Nations Australians and Psychology: An Introduction8 credit ptsPSY115An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning8 credit ptsRestricted electives24 Credit Points

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

PSY201Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology8 credit ptsPSY204Psychological Testing8 credit ptsPSY208Biopsychology8 credit ptsPSY221Developmental and Social Psychology8 credit ptsElective set (8 pts)Unrestricted elective8 Credit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Charles Sturt University.

89.2%

Overall satisfaction

86.5%

Skill scale

70.3%

Teaching scale

73.1%

Employed full-time

$75k

Average salary

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