Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for those seeking entry into the profession as a provisional psychologist. Taught by experts in the field, this course offers you the personal and professional knowledge and skills you need to take your career even further. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is an…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for those seeking entry into the profession as a provisional psychologist.
Taught by experts in the field, this course offers you the personal and professional knowledge and skills you need to take your career even further.
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is an accredited undergraduate fourth year program and is an alternative method to fourth year honours. This course is for eligible students seeking to pursue training pathways leading to provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia; or progress to Higher Degree Research in psychology.
You’ll be part of an active research culture that broaches a range of theoretical and epistemological approaches in both applied and pure psychological research. You will also explore a range of methods, including experimental, quasi-experimental and qualitative research, and a strong program of postgraduate training.
Professional accreditation
This program is accredited as a fourth year of Psychology study by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Your career:
As a psychology graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Psychologist in private practice
Government departments such as Department of Family and Community Services and Department of Ageing Disabilities
Occupational Psychologist
Human Resources
REQUIREMENTS
Entry into the School’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology is limited to students who have completed an approved accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology in the last 10 years at an institution other than Western Sydney University. In addition, students must have obtained an average mark of 70+ in psychology subjects equivalent to Level 2 and 3.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
