Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This program is a fourth year of undergraduate study in psychology designed for those seeking entry into the profession as a provisional psychologist. For students who meet the entry standard it is an alternative method to honours of gaining an accredited fourth year of undergraduate study in psychology. Offered on Bankstown campus, the award comprises a unit in psychological assessment and intervention, Counselling and Consultation, Advanced Topics in Psychology, a research methods unit, and a major research project.
Structure
80 credit points including a 20 credit point research methods unit, a 30 credit point thesis and three 10 credit point units.
Subjects
- Psychology
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion within the last 10 years, of an APAC accredited 3 year sequence in psychology, with a minimum of a Credit average in second and third year units, including a credit in the majority of the psychology units
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an accredited fourth year of study in Psychology. Graduates of this award will be eligible for Provisional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bankstown | International: $38,398 | No |
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| Parramatta | International: $38,396 | No |
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| Penrith | International: $38,398 | No |
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Further information
Limited places are available in this course and meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee entry. No deferrals will be accepted for this course.
