Graduate Diploma
Take the first step to a new career in psychology with our Graduate Diploma of Psychology. If you have a bachelor's degree in any discipline, this course gets you started with the fundamentals of psychology. With this qualification you can then choose between ongoing study to qualify as a clinical psychologist, or employment in human services fields such as mental health, counselling, sports psychology or family therapy.
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology will teach you to analyse behaviour, disorders and cognitive processes to deepen your understanding of human nature. You will develop skills in research methodologies, and participate in psychology practice activities.
This course has received accreditation from APAC and is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist - that is, the equivalent of the APAC accredited 3 year undergraduate program. Graduates who wish to practise as a psychologist will need further training in psychology, which will include an accredited fourth year of study and two additional years as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.
To gain entry into this course, applicants must have completed an undergraduate qualification.
Critically analyse the theories and evidence in psychology.
ResearchSynthesise research from a variety of sources to develop your knowledge.
Interpret and communicate complex ideasDevelop strong professional communication for a range of audiences.
Ethical practiceApply knowledge and frameworks to ethical problems.
Problem solvingUse creative solutions to solve complex problems in psychology.
Personal learningApply knowledge and specialised skills with responsibility and accountability for your own learning and practice.
Coordinate group counselling sessions and provide peer support for people suffering mental illness who are pursuing recovery through the sharing of lived experience.
Counselling PsychologistAssess and evaluate the problems of patients and assist them in overcoming personal issues.
Sports PsychologistHelp athletes and sporting teams deal with the psychological pressures of their sport.
Family TherapistWork as part of a treatment team to provide counselling and therapeutic support to families navigating crisis, who in many cases have experienced significant disadvantage.