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Graduate Diploma in Psychological Sciences

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD048

2011
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline

    The Graduate Diploma in Psychological Sciences has been designed for students who have an undergraduate degree that does not include Psychology or does not include Psychology beyond Level I. It requires one year of full-time study, or a maximum of two consecutive years of part-time study.

    Applicants who have completed level II or III psychology subjects are not eligible unless only 6-units or less have been completed (credit towards the Graduate Diploma will be granted in such cases).

    It includes all the Level II and Level III psychology courses required by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council to enable students to apply for Honours Psychology.

    Applicants who have not completed or not passed the prerequisite Psychology subjects (or applicants who passed these subjects more than 10 years ago) must complete the summer intensive Introductory Psychology which runs from early January to mid February before they can enrol in the Graduate Diploma.

  • Program Structure
    Full-time students study level II and III psychology courses to the value of 24 units over one year. Part-time students study Level II courses in their first year, to the value of 12 units, and Level III courses in their second year.

    Topics include:
    • research design methods and analysis
    • health and lifespan
    • individual differences, personality and assessment
    • learning and behaviour
    • social and critical psychology
    • perception and cognition.
  • Assessment

    Written practical reports and assignments, written and multiple-choice exams, participation in School research projects

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 3GD048
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Australian Full-fee place: $12,500
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    A completed Bachelors degree with a minimum pass grade in Psychology IA and Psychology IB (within 10 years) from the University of Adelaide or equivalent. Applicants who have completed level II or III Pyschology subjects are not eligible unless only 6 units or fewer have been completed - in such cases, credit towards the Graduate Diploma will be granted.
    Prerequisites ?
    Psychology IA and Psychology IB from the University of Adelaide or equivalent.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 3GD048
    Apply to SATAC code 3GD060 for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Sciences (with qualifying studies) Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6.5
    6
    6
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites ?
    Psychology IA and Psychology IB from the University of Adelaide or equivalent.
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Full-time Study

    Semester 1

    • PSYCHOL 6020 – Doing Research in Psychology: Research Design, Methods & Analysis
    • PSYCHOL 6022 – Foundations of Perception & Cognition
    • PSYCHOL 6026 – Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment
    • PSYCHOL 6030 – Learning & Behaviour

    Semester II

    • PSYCHOL 6021 – Foundations of Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology
    • PSYCHOL 6023 – Psychology in Society
    • PSYCHOL 6024 – Doing Research in Psychology: Advanced Research Design, Methods & Analysis
    • PSYCHOL 6027 – Perception & Cognition

    Part-time Study (2-years)

    Year 1

    Semester 1

    • PSYCHOL 6020 – Doing Research in Psychology: Research Design, Methods & Analysis.
    • PSYCHOL 6022 – Foundations of Perception & Cognition

    Semester 2

    Year 2

    Semester 1

    Choose two from the following three: 

    Semester 2

    • PSYCHOL 6024 – Doing Research in Psychology: Advanced Research Design, Methods & Analysis.

    Choose one from the following two:

  • Career Opportunities

    According to the Commonwealth Government Job Search Website employment growth for Psychologists to 2014-15 is expected to grow strongly. The range of jobs available to psychologists is also becoming increasingly varied. 

     

    Graduates in this program can look in areas such as research assistants, recruitment agencies, government agencies such as Centerlink, marketing companies, human resources or any type of area that can utilise skills in data analysis, critical thinking, report writing, time management, communication and presentation.

    Potential careers

    Animal Behaviouralist, Counsellor, Development Officer, Employment Consultant, Health Officer, Human Resource Manager, Intelligence Officer, Lecturer, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Ministerial Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Project Officer, Psychologist, Research Assistant, Union Representative, Welfare Officer, Workplace Consultant

  • Professional Accreditation
    This program is accredited through the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students completing this program will be eligible to apply for admission into an Honours program at any accredited university within Australia.

    Completion of Honours can lead to two further years of study in an approved postgraduate Masters program. This will lead to registration as a Psychologist and membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
  • Further Information

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Last updated: Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012

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