Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Course summary for current students
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| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 021256B |
| Deakin course code | H650 |
Course structure applies to students commencing in 2012. Students who commenced before 2012 should refer to the course structure in the 2011 online handbook. | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The course is designed to provide a fourth year of study in psychology for students who wish to pursue a career in a professional field of applied psychology.
The objectives are:
- to assist in the further development of knowledge and skills that are fundamental to all or at least most fields of applied psychology;
- to provide the opportunity for students to explore in-depth a number of fields in which psychology is applied so that students are better placed to make decisions about their professional future;
- to further develop students' abilities to critically evaluate theory and empirical studies; to develop the advanced skills students require to design, implement, analyse and report on a piece of research in an approved applied field; and
- to develop within students a deeper understanding of professional responsibilities, standards of performance and ethical issues.
The course meets the requirements of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) for a fourth year of study. In addition, it provides a basis for students wishing to apply to undertake higher degree studies in a more specialised field of applied psychology.
Professional recognition
This course is Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises six units, totalling 8 credit points. The Research Project runs over two trimesters (units HPY720 and HPY721) and is worth 4 credit points. There are four trimester-long units, each worth 1 credit point: HPS715, HPS742, HPS743 and HPS744.
Attendance and presentation at the annual School Honours Conference and attendance at the weekly School Research Colloquia are hurdle requirements.
Course structure
Trimester 1
| HPS742 | Research Methods in Psychology C (B, S) |
| HPS743 | Professional and Conceptual Issues in Psychology (B, S) |
| HPY720 | Research Project A (B, S) |
Trimester 2
| HPS715 | Issues in Psychological Assessment (B, S) |
| HPS744 | Counselling and Interpersonal Skills (B, S) |
| HPY721 | Research Project B (B, S) |
Part time students wising to deviate from the recommended structure should consult the course coordinator.
