Accreditation and Professional Recognition Expand The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science is conditionally accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This course is Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited and sits within level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. On completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program or an equivalent APAC accredited fourth year program.
Admission Criteria Expand Students will be eligible for admission into the program if they have achieved a minimum average of 65 across all years of a recognised AQF Level 7 undergraduate degree. Documentation required in the application: Most recent academic transcript(s). Proof of residency/citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate). Please note this course is not available to international student applications.
Career Opportunities Expand Graduates can obtain work in a variety of industries including: Health and community services Human resources Disability services Mental health rehabilitation Youth support Product design/marketing. This course is a pathway to further study in psychology, such as an APAC accredited fourth-year program (e.g., Cairnmillar’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)), which subsequently leads to masters or doctorate level courses, with successful completion enabling general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Course Structure Expand The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science consists of 100 credit points, equally distributed across eight core units. PSY401 Theories of Personality PSY402 Research Design and Statistics PSY403 Social Psychology PSY404 Developmental Psychology PSY405 Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience PSY406 Psychopathology PSY407 Psychology in Practice PSY408 Psychology Research Capstone
Fees and Scholarships Expand *Estimation only. Annual tuition fee review and possible increases applies, see: cairnmillar.org.au/course-fees For information on tuition and what scholarships might apply to this course, please visit the Fees and Scholarships pages.
Graduate Learning Outcomes Expand Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science will be able to: Demonstrate high-level knowledge of core psychological theory, research skills, and the associated empirical evidence base. Synthesise research and theory from major fields in psychology and apply this knowledge to different contexts to resolve complex problems and apply in professional practice. Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally across a range of contexts including oration, writing, the online environment, and in teams. Act ethically and professionally while respecting cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. Demonstrate self-motivated and self-directed learning principles that facilitate lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Expand Students applying for this program may enter a process in which they may be granted credit or partial credit towards the qualification. This requires evidence of previous experience where an equivalence of earlier learning can be established. Credit transfer for an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) course, is only applicable for recently completed APAC accredited programs of an equivalent level. Credit or partial credit is not granted in recognition of knowledge or skills gained through work or life experience. Cairnmillar’s RPL policy can be viewed here.
Would you like to talk to someone about the course? Expand Please contact the Course Coordinator, Dr Chris Kilby on [email protected].