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Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

This course provides students, who have previously completed an accredited three-year sequence in psychology, with the opportunity for advanced level study in a selection of areas of specialisation in psychology. The course has been designed to provide graduates with an approved accredited fourth year of training in psychology.

Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria

Course Duration

 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

1 year full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $12800 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1965.
  • Average first year fee: $15720.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $15720.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80

80

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed, within the last five years, a Bachelor degree including:

(a) an accredited three year sequence in psychology;
(b) at least a credit average across all units of the pass degree;
(c) credit level in four second and third year psychology units; and
(d) at least a pass in the prerequisites for units to be undertaken in the Postgraduate Diploma.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum scored of 6.0 for all tests) and a Bachelor's degree, including an accredited three year sequence in psychology, completed within the last ten years. A minimum entry standard is normally at least a credit average in all second and third year units of the degree.

Entry is on a competitive basis. All applicants are ranked in October the year prior to admission before being considered for an offer in early December.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.
International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Brisbane - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Melbourne - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
  

Description

This course provides students, who have previously completed an accredited three year sequence in psychology, with the opportunity for advanced level study in a selection of areas of specialisation in psychology. The course has been designed to provide graduates with an approved accredited fourth year of training in psychology.

Professional Recognition

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as an accredited fourth-year program in Psychology. Those students who satisfactorily complete the program will be eligible for probationary registration as psychologists in Victoria, as well as becoming eligible for associate membership with the Australian Psychological Society.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students

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