Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Nature vs Nurture? Find answers through critical thinking.
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
National CRICOS Course Code
071879A
Course length
1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Fees
AQF
8
Study modes
Study on-campus in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth or online across Australia. You will need to have access to a computer and the internet, study mode availability is subject to unit requirements and trimester enrolments.
Only available to international students on-campus in Melbourne and Sydney.
Intake & start dates
1ST TRIMESTER
Mon 3 Feb 2020 (Closed)
2nd TRIMESTER
Mon 25 May 2020
3rd TRIMESTER
Mon 14 Sep 2020
Understand success. Lead a progressive career in psychology.
You’ve already passed an undergraduate degree, but have a driving passion to understand human behaviour at a deeper level. Our Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do.
You will build a strong foundation in critical and analytical thinking and develop your skills to successfully design, construct and evaluate research, allowing you to uncover the nuances of human behaviour.
This course is accredited without conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) in Sydney and Melbourne, and is conditionally accredited in Brisbane.
Structure
9
UNITS
What you'll learn
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science.
Explore with an applied focus:
- Research Methodology and Statistics
- Perception and Cognition
- Learning and Memory
- Life Span Development
- Psychopathology
- Psychological Measurement and Assessment
- Intercultural Diversity and Indigenous Psychology
- Professional Issues and Applications
See the complete course guide here.
Student Experience
Personalisation makes the course and enhances learning. As a result I’ve done so much better at ACAP – both personally and academically. The lecturers are relatable...
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Before Applying
Chat to one of our ACAP course advisors to make sure you’re picking the right course for your goals. Think about funding options, and whether full-time or part-time study suits your commitments. We’ve also got some entry requirements and practical components to complete.
Before you start studying at ACAP, check out the services and support available to students.
Feel free to get in touch with us
1800 039 139
Meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline, and
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited first year Psychology sequence within the last ten years. These units are available for completion at ACAP, please contact us for info on this.
International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au
Please note: International students who do not meet entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science may be offered a Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science.
Additionally the Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science is only offered as a pathway program into the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and is only available on-campus in Melbourne in Sydney.
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