Diploma of Psychology

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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Bachelor

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay

Understand how people work In this program, you'll learn how to explain human behaviour. Our award-winning staff will teach you about how people develop through the lifespan, what motivates us, how to understand personality, and how to encourage behaviour change.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.


Location	ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast	TBA
Moreton Bay	TBA

Recommended prior study: English

Duration

3 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

88.20%

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Graduate Diploma

Off-Campus

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides a fast-tracked way of learning the fundamentals of psychology for those who have completed a bachelor degree in another discipline. Develop knowledge in psychology and apply this to research projects and psychology practice activities.

Duration

18 months full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

92.70%

Master of Professional Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Fremantle

The Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year full time program that offers psychology graduates a 5th year of study as an essential step towards accreditation as a general psychologist.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year sequence of study in Psychology within the last 10 years, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours Division B or equivalent (70%)
Be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist (NB students must obtain and provide evidence of provisional registration from the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing the program and maintain it over the course of their program)
Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
1. Referee reports (1 x academic and 1 x professional) and
2. Interview (based on ranking)

Students who have obtained their qualifications outside Australia must have their qualifications assessed prior to applying for this program and prior to applying for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) provides this assessment service for the Board and the assessment assists the board in determining if the student's qualifications are equivalent to an 'approved qualification'. However, the final decision on equivalence rests with the Board.

If you obtained your qualifications outside Australia please submit evidence of your APS equivalency with your application.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

Consider a career in industrial and organisational psychology, a rapidly growing area of psychology.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.80%

Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Bachelor

Perth

Curtin's Bachelor of Laws degree provides the first qualification you need to practise as a lawyer in Australia.

Duration

6 months full-time

Study Mode

In person

International Tuition Fees

$12,600 total

Graduate Satisfaction

85.00%

Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication with a major in Psychology and Forensic Science

Bachelor

Hawthorn

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,105 per year / $32,420 total

International Tuition Fees

$33,680 per year

Master of Psychology (Professional)

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

This one-year degree provides advanced professional training in psychology. The course will equip you with education and training in the professional practice of psychology and is designed to integrate coursework, research and placement components with an emphasis on experiential learning.

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

International Tuition Fees

$4,400 per year / $37,025 total

Graduate Satisfaction

86.00%

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth

Learn to apply your psychological skills and knowledge in the area of Industrial and Organisational Psychology.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.80%

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Graduate Diploma

Kensington

Psychology is a discipline of both scientific research and applied practice. As a science, psychology is concerned with the study of behaviour and its underlying mental and neural processes.

Duration

1.7 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Clinical Psychology

Doctorate (PhD)

Bankstown, Penrith

The Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Clinical Psychology provides you with an opportunity to gain the highest level of research and practical training in clinical psychology. The two strands reflect and facilitate the scientific-practitioner model of practice.

Duration

4.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

85.20%

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