GraduatePsychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Build on your undergraduate psychology studies and take the next step towards becoming a registered psychologist with the APAC-accredited Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced). Designed for students seeking a recognised fourth-year psychology qualification, this course deepens your understanding of human behaviour while developing advanced skills in psychological assessment, counselling and research. Learn from experienced academics, explore contemporary areas of psychology and gain the analytical skills needed to formulate psychological opinions in professional practice. Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), the course allows eligible graduates to apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). It also provides a pathway to further APAC-accredited postgraduate study required for general registration as a psychologist. Study on campus or online and graduate with sought-after skills that can support careers across mental health, community services, public health and case management.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit). Coursework units: Principles of Psychological Assessment
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Applied Counselling Skills (Advanced)
- Psychology Research Methods (Advanced) Thesis units: Research Project A
- Research Project B The coursework component contributes 50% of the final grade, and the thesis (an original empirical research project) contributes the other 50%
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Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree with an APAC-accredited three-year major sequence in psychology, with a minimum of a mid-credit (65%) in a level-three psychology research methods unit and a minimum average of 65% over all level-2 and level-3 psychology core units; completion of a foundation Level 1 APAC-accredited psychology course or equivalent (such as a one-year bridging course). Places are limited and entry is competitive
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