Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

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

Essential set 64 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects 32 Credit Points

Research32 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Part-time

Related courses

Bridging

Professional accreditation

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

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

Handbook

1610PG01 - Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology