Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology for 2010

Course overview

This course is only offered in on-campus study mode and is for graduates who hold a degree with an APAC-accredited major in psychology. It offers advanced study and research training in psychology along with an introduction to psychological practice through studies in developmental psychology, psychological assessment and intervention and ethical and professional issues in psychological practice. The course is designed both for persons 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 comprises a research project, including statistics and research design and four core units covering ethical and professional issues, psychological assessment, behaviour change interventions for practitioners and contemporary issues in developmental psychology. The sequence in which components are undertaken may be varied in consultation with the coordinator and within timetabling constraints, according to the experience, interests and career plans and enrolment status of individual students.

It is not advisable for a student to attempt the research project before undertaking the research and design component.

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 Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 1 year
Credit points 48 total for course 48 total for course
Fees for 2010

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
$17,700 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$24,400 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 043823E
Monash course code 3509 3509
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Dr Louise McLean (Telephone: + 61 3 9905 1310)
email: claytoncourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au
Dr Louise McLean (Telephone: + 61 3 9905 1310)
email: claytoncourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Students should have a bachelors degree and a major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council with at least a distinction average in third-level psychology. These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years. (Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the APS - Australian Psychological Society. For further information please visit the APS website.)

Special application requirements

Applicants wishing to submit explanations in regard to their qualifications should write to the Course Coordinator.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Students should have a bachelors degree and a major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council with at least a distinction average in third-level psychology. These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years. (Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the APS - Australian Psychological Society. For further information please visit the APS website.)

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

Special application requirements

Applicants wishing to submit explanations in regard to their qualifications should write to the Course Coordinator.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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