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Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code T62

This fully online course, delivered in accelerated learning mode, is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of psychology. Students will learn foundational knowledge in psychological science, and critically examine the application of theories, concepts, and research in psychology to understanding, explaining, and influencing human behaviour in contemporary society. Students will develop psychological inquiry skills to evaluate research evidence and to design ethical and research strategies to investigate applied issues in society. Students will critically evaluate psychological science and reflect on the history and philosophy underpinning contemporary psychological science and practice. Through the self-directed, collaborative learning environment as part of a community of scientific inquiry, students will develop teamwork and communication skills, reflect on their own skill development and the application of psychological knowledge to their own wellbeing and functioning. The course provides a starting point in the journey toward a career in psychology, or a range of other professions that rely on an understanding of human behaviour and diversity..

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate advanced psychological knowledge in oral and written formats in an ethical and culturally responsive manner to a variety of audiences.
2. Apply high level independent judgement to analyse and evaluate complex real-life problems and apply psychological knowledge in a reflexive way independently and collaboratively to generate solutions.
3. Demonstrate self-management and scholarly inquiry skills by planning, implementing and evaluating projects in psychology.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, or a Graduate Certificate of Psychology. Professional experience cannot be accepted as an alternative to completion of the bachelor or graduate certificate degree.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Course Duration

• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

For accelerated online, enrolment is classified as part-time, as students are studying one unit per study period with 6 accelerated study periods per year, each 7 weeks in length.

Course Coordinator

Dr Cindy BRANCH-SMITH

Course Structure

Complete the following 8 units (120 credit points):