Graduate Diploma of Advanced Psychology
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Overview
This diploma is designed for psychology graduates with an APAC accredited undergraduate degree completed within the last 10 years and who wish to pursue a fourth year in psychology. This diploma can be completed in one year (full-time) or 18 months (part-time).
Key features
- You will be equipped with advanced level skills in research design, methodology and analysis, and practice-oriented theoretical skills.
- Opportunities to improve interpersonal competencies will allow you to gain employment in a variety of psychological or psychology-related professions.
- Course is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and has conditional accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth year in psychology to prepare you to register as a provisional psychologist.
Minimum course duration
1 year (full time), 18 months (part time)
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate degree within the past ten years and wish to undertake a fourth year in psychology.
Fees
To be advised.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Applications will be considered from those who hold a three-year APAC accredited undergraduate degree (or equivalent) conferred within the past ten years. In addition, you will be required to have attained a credit average or above (i.e. overall GPA of 3). A quota is in place and applications will be ranked.
Applications are made to the Australian Univerisities Commission (UAC) and close 31st October 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.
You will also be required to complete the Personal Information Supplementary Form as part of the application process and forward to the Administrative Officer, Graduate Diploma of Advanced Psychology, Psychology Department, Faculty of Human Sciences, Macquarie University, NSW 2109.
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
Work experience in a psychology related field may be taken into consideration if you are just below the academic entry criteria (i.e. GPA of 3).
Notes:
If you have an undergraduate degree from an overseas university you will be required to provide a Statement of Qualification (equivalency) from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and to submit as part of your application. Please note that the APS assessment process can take up to 6-8 weeks.
International applicants must apply through Macquarie International.
Please note that in order to meet Psychology Board of Australia requirements, if your undergraduate degree was undertaken in a language other than English, you will be required to attain an Academic English proficiency certificate in the form of an IELTS examination (Academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this graduate diploma
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PSYC417 | Research Project | 12 | ||
| Required | PSYC431 | Ethics and Psychological Assessment | 3 | ||
| Required | PSYC450 | Research and Design | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | PSYC420 | Advanced Issues in Social Psychology | ||
| PSYC421 | Advanced Topics in Physiological Psychology | ||||
| PSYC424 | History and Theory in Psychology | ||||
| PSYC425 | Introduction to Theories of Counselling | ||||
| PSYC426 | Advanced Issues in Health Psychology | ||||
| PSYC427 | Psychological Assessment and Evaluation | ||||
| PSYC434 | Psychology at Work: Theory, Research and Application | ||||
| PSYC436 | Advanced Issues in Personality | ||||
| PSYC437 | Advanced Issues in Thinking and Reasoning | ||||
| PSYC440 | The Psychology of Driving | ||||
| PSYC432 | Advanced Issues in Developmental Psychology: Child Abuse and Neglect | ||||
| or | PSYC428 | Advanced Issues in Developmental Psychology: Challenges Across the Lifespan | 6 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this graduate diploma | 24 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Graduate Diploma of Advanced Psychology is recognised by The Psychology Board of Australia and has conditional accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Career Opportunities
This fourth year in psychology program prepares you to register as provisional psychologists. Successful high-achieving graduates may be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology or a Masters in Organisational Psychology at Macquarie University, and alternative Masters programs at other Australian Universities.
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