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Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology for 2009

Course overview

This course, offered in both off-campus and on-campus study modes, is for graduates who hold a degree with an APS-accredited major in psychology. It offers advanced study and research training in psychology along with an introduction to psychological practice through studies in counselling, psychological assessment, ethical and professional issues and a placement in a clinical practice.The course is designed for those wishing to undertake supervised psychological practice upon completion of the course as well as for those interested in pursuing advanced postgraduate training at masters or doctoral level. The course has full accreditation from of the Australian Psychological Society as an approved fourth year of study in psychology.The course comprises six components covering statistics and research design, ethical and professional issues, psychological assessment, a research project proposal (hurdle requirement) and a research project, and two electives. Elective studies offered include counselling; psychological practice (placement); behaviour change interventions for practitioners; and contemporary issues in psychobiology, cross-cultural psychology, cognition (psycholinguistics) and developmental psychology.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Eligible graduates may proceed to the further training and study required for professional qualifications in psychology.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 1 year
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,201 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,040 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$24,370 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 043823E
Monash course code 3509 3509
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Postgraduate Course Administrator
telephone: + 61 3 9903 1173
email: 4thyearpsych.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/4thyear
All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Postgraduate Course Administrator
telephone: + 61 3 9903 1173
email: 4thyearpsych.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/4thyear

Accreditation

Australian: Australian Psychological Society (APS)

International: Australian Psychological Society (APS)