Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Focus your studies within psychology by undertaking focused and collaborative research. You will develop valuable skills in research analysis and design, research ethics, and have access to a network of national and international experts in the field of psychological science. What to expect Take the next step in your journey…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Focus your studies within psychology by undertaking focused and collaborative research. You will develop valuable skills in research analysis and design, research ethics, and have access to a network of national and international experts in the field of psychological science.
What to expect
Take the next step in your journey to becoming a registered Psychologist. This Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides fourth-year training for students who have completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology program, equipping you to pursue further postgraduate study, which can then qualify you for becoming a fully registered psychologist.
In this postgraduate psychology degree, you will study the methods and ethics of scientific investigations and evidence-based practice. You will systematically integrate and apply major theoretical perspectives and concepts, philosophical and historical developments, and an understanding of ethics and efficacy to the core areas of psychology and scientific research.
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology consists of six core subjects including a two-part, extensive group project; Ethics for Research and Professional and Evidence-Based Practice; Design and Analysis for Research; Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model; and Psychology: Now and the Future.
This JCU Psychology degree offers unique experiences. You will have access to JCU’s observation suites, where you’ll get to explore the workspace of a professional psychologist. You will get to engage and contribute to current research projects and attend annual seminars presented by national and international experts. In the two-part group project, you will devise and implement your own research project and communicate your findings to professional psychology experts.
JCU Psychology graduates are highly skilled and prepared for the future of science. Upon completion of this degree, you will be one step closer to becoming a fully registered psychologist.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
If you are interested in studying psychology and have an undergraduate degree in a different field, JCU’s online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) is designed to introduce you to the study of psychology and help you prepare to progress into further study. Find out more about the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging).
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Psychology.
Career Opportunities
JCU Psychology graduates are broadly-skilled and go on to study and work in various specialised health fields.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private practice and consulting firms, academic and applied research settings, human resources, advertising, research, sport, and education.
With further training, you could find employment as a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist or occupational psychologist.
To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training. Visit the Psychology Board of Australia website for more information on registration requirements.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd to deliver the programs available at our Brisbane campus.
As a JCUB student you have access to dedicated student support including opportunities for enhanced job-support services, academic learning advisors, counselling, employment assistance, and English language and academic pathways.
