Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology CU97
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years 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: | 48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | The PGDPsych is fully accredited with the Australian Psychological Society as a fourth year award in Psychology. |
| Residential School: | 7 days prior to the commencement of Term 1. 4 days for PSYC20026 Advanced Studies in Psychology and 3 days for PSYC20027 Professional Practice of 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 - 034840A |
Program aim
The Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology is designed for graduates who have, as part of their undergraduate degree, completed an accredited three year program in Psychology, and who wish to complete an accredited fourth year in Psychology for the purpose of registering conditionally as a psychologist in an Australian State or Territory. In the Postgraduate Diploma students will undertake advanced research training and will be introduced to applied and professional uses of Psychology. As part of their studies they will acquire knowledge of professional ethics in Psychology, and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 48 units of credit as outlined below. Applicants will be graduates who have completed an accredited three-year program in Psychology.
Courses in the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSYC20026 | Advanced Studies in Psychology |
| PSYC20027 | Professional Practice of Psychology |
| PSYC20028 | Psychology Research Project A |
| PSYC20029 | Psychology Research Project B |
Students who withdraw from PSYC20028 Psychology Research Project A will be withdrawn from PSYC20029 Psychology Research Project B.
Students who withdraw from PSYC20029 Psychology Research Project B will be withdrawn from PSYC20028 Psychology Research Project A without academic penalty.