Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology
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Overview
This diploma is designed to help fourth year psychology students gain the necessary theoretical and practical training to meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist. You will be able to develop your therapeutic and professional skills, as well as address other areas of psychological skill development based on your interests.
You will complete considerably more hours of training than is required for registration, in order to equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to be a registered psychologist.
Key features
- Variety of units, including; cognitive behavioural interventions, counselling and professional practice, and groups and skills training.
- Significant placement component to help you develop the key competencies required for registration.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art research and training facilities, including the Centre for Emotional Health.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4th year sequence of study in psychology and want to pursue a career as a psychologist and complete your registration requirements.
Course fee
AUD $11,568.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
APAC accredited 4th year sequence of study in Psychology.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Relevant work experience is an advantage.
Notes:
You may incur an additional cost for individual supervision, which will vary on the basis of individual arrangements made with external supervisors. You will receive assistance in arranging suitable placements for the period of your enrolment, but placements are not guaranteed.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PSYP901 | Counselling and Professional Practice | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP902 | Psychological Assessment and Reports | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP903 | Cognitive Behavioural Interventions | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP904 | Contemporary Issues 1 | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP905 | Narrative Approaches | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP906 | Working with Children and Families | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP907 | Contemporary Issues 2 | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP908 | Groups and Skills Training | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYP909 | Supervised Practical Placement | 0 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this diploma | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
This diploma is currently in the process of accreditation approval from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Career Opportunities
Professional employment in psychology includes work in areas broadly classified as counselling, educational and organisational psychology. Employment opportunities exist in;
- Public sector, including; hospitals and other health service organisations, government departments and agencies, or in educational institutions.
- Private sector, including; businesses and as private practitioners.
