Graduate Diploma in Psychology for 2013

At a glance

Career opportunities

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.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Accredited by the Australian Psychological Society

Why study Graduate Diploma in Psychology?

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.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 19,750 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2088

CRICOS code:

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Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Entry is open to graduates who have completed an undergraduate Bachelors degree in any discipline.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online for non VTAC applicants only. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.