Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

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Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology is a one year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course. The course aims are based on the Standards provided by APAC (2019) - 1. In general, the course aims to provide “basic knowledge and skills in the professional practice of psychology and the independent conduct and evaluation of scientific research.” (p.12) for students who have previously completed an accredited three year psychology degree.

1 - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. (2019). Accreditation Standards for Psychology Programs: Effective 1 January 2019. Version 1.2. https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/sites/default/files/public/Standards_20180912_Published_Final_v1.2.pdf

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology must meet the following Admission Requirements:

Completion of Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) within the previous ten years with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in core level 2 & 3 psychology subjects of the accredited sequence
OR

Completion of Charles Sturt's Graduate Diploma of Psychology within the previous ten years with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology64 Credit Points

Enrolment pattern

Year 1Session 1PSY404 Psychological AssessmentPSY421 Psychological Interventions Session 2PSY429 Contemporary Topics in PsychologyPSY474 Counselling Skills Eligible students may apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours) Year 2Session 1PSY472 Psychology Research Thesis 1 Session 2PSY473 Psychology Research Thesis 2

Related courses

Bridging

Professional accreditation

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation