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. For entry into the course, students are required to submit an application through the Apply Now page, with certified or original scanned copies of the following supporting documentation: Most recent academic transcripts Proof of residency/citizenship (e.g. passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate).
Career Opportunities Expand Graduates are able to obtain work in a variety of industries including health and community services, human resources, and product design/marketing.
Course Duration and Structure Expand The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science course has been designed to be completed full time over a year or part time over two years. The entire course consists of 100 credit points, equally distributed across eight core units. PSY401 Theories of Personality PSY402 Data Sciences and Statistical Inference PSY403 Social Psychology PSY404 Developmental Psychology PSY405 Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience PSY406 Psychopathology PSY407 The Application of Psychological Theory PSY408 Psychology Research Capstone
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
Professional Recognition Expand The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science is currently undergoing an assessment for APAC accreditation. 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.
Recognition of Prior Learning Expand Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of previous experience. Credit or partial credit towards a qualification cannot be granted in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience unless students can demonstrate that they have been assessed on the competencies. Conditions for RPL are specified in the Cairnmillar Institute RPL Policy.
Would you like to talk to someone about the course? Expand Please contact one of the following: Dr Chris Kilby (Course coordinator) [email protected] Professor Tess Knight (Head of School) [email protected]