Graduate Diploma of Psychology CU87
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 8 terms part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK, external. It is a requirement of enrolment in the course that all students have access to the CQU website via the Internet. Students will be expected to undertake various components of study in the Diploma using email and the Internet. |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 12 courses/72 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | TheGDPsych is fully accredited with the Australian Psychological society as a three-year undergraduate award in Psychology. |
| Residential School: | 4 days prior to the commencement of PSYC13015 Advanced Methods in Psychology |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Advisor on 07 4930 9253 or email on ahs-program1@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 041501F |
Program aim
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology is designed for persons who already hold a degree from a recognised university to undertake in full, or complete, an accredited three year undergraduate program in Psychology for the purpose of establishing their eligibility for entry into a fourth-year degree or postgraduate diploma program in Psychology.
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma will have broad knowledge of the discipline of Psychology and its applications, including major theoretical perspectives within the discipline. In addition, they will have knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the scientific discipline of Psychology and of the research methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. They will be able to apply that knowledge when undertaking research activities in the core areas of scientific study.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 12 courses or 72 units of credit as outlined below. Students shall:
- prior to enrolment in the award, hold a degree from a recognised university;
- and obtain credit for a total of 72 units of credit (12 courses) including PSYC12047 and PSYC12048 from the table below in accordance with the following:
- at least 36 units of credit (six courses) shall be at Level 3, and include PSYC13015 Advanced Methods in Psychology; and
- except with the approval of the Head of School, all course prerequisites in Psychology shall be satisfied. The normal pattern of enrolment is 12 units of credit (two courses) at first level, 24 units of credit (four courses) at second level, and 36 units of credit (six courses) at third level.
Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in non-eligibility to graduate.
Courses in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Level 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSYC11008 | Biological Foundations of Psychology |
| PSYC11009 | Social Foundations of Psychology |
Level 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSYC12010 | Introduction to Human Development |
| PSYC12047 | Research Methods in Psychology A |
| PYC12048 | Research Methods in Psychology B |
| PSYC12012 | Physiological Psychology |
| PSYC12013 | Personality |
| PSYC12014 | Social Psychology |
Level 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSYC13015 | Advanced Methods in Psychology |
| PSYC13016 | Cognitive Psychology |
| PSYC13017 | Abnormal Psychology |
| PSYC13018 | Cross-Cultural Psychology |
| PSYC13019 | Developmental Psychology |
| PSYC13020 | Individual Differences & Assessment |
| PSYC13021 | Special Topic in Psychology |
| PSYC13022 | Learning |
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Application for credit transfer
Credit for, and exemption from, second and third level courses in Psychology will only be granted where the courses which form the basis of the credit application have been taken as part of a program of study in Psycholgy offered by and accredited Psychology academic organisational unit.
Students shall be eligible to apply for a maximum of 48 units of credit on that basis.