Graduate Diploma in Psychology for 2009

Course overview

This three year, part time course offers graduates a major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), permitting them to undertake the further training needed to obtain professional qualifications. The course is offered via either on-campus or off-campus learning. Applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The course structure is identical to the APS-accredited undergraduate major sequence in psychology of nine core units and one elective. Studies include developmental and biological psychology, research design and analysis, cognitive and social psychology, abnormal psychology, perception and personality, psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics, research methods and theory. Electives offered include organisational psychology, human neuropsychology, introduction to counselling, contemporary social psychology, decision making in professional settings, health psychology, psychology of language and addiction studies.

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Career outlook

Graduates must complete further study and training for a career in psychology. Psychologists work in many fields including private practice; in clinical, counselling, organisational and health psychology; and in research and teaching.