James Cook University - Townsville Campus Background Image
Image of James Cook University - Townsville Campus
Social Science and Communication
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

  • ID:JCU610043
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (AUD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum of a credit average in all level 2 and 3 Psychology subjects taken as part of that degree; or

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or

Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.

English Requirements

  • IELTS, 6 (no component lower than 6.0)

  • TOEFL (internet based), 74 (no component less than 18)

  • Pearson (PTE Academic), 52 (no component less than 52)

  • C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency, 169 (no component less than 169)

  • ISLPR, At least 3 in each skill area

  • OET*, No component less than B

  • JCUCEAP, EAP Level 3

Course Information

Benefit from JCU’s research focus and learn from world-renowned lecturers and leading industry professionals. Engage and contribute to current research projects, and attend annual seminars presented by national and international experts.

Study the methods and ethics of scientific investigations and evidence-based practice. Access JCU’s observation suites and learn how to devise and implement a research project in a small group.

Take the next step in your journey to becoming a registered Psychologist. JCU Psychology graduates are highly-skilled and prepared for the future of science.

CRICOS Code: 040166B

More info : Click here

 

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

  • PY4106:06 Group Project Part 1 of 2

  • PY4107:06 Group Project Part 2 of 2

  • PY4112:03 Ethics for Research and Professional and Evidence Based Practice

  • PY4113:03 Design and Analysis for Research

  • PY4114:03 Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner model

  • PY4115:03 Psychology: Now and the Future

See moreSee less

Pre Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Pathway Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

JCU Psychology graduates are broadly-skilled and go on to study and work in various specialised health fields.

Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private practice and consulting firms, academic and applied research settings, human resources, advertising, research, sport, and education.

With further training, you could find employment as a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist or occupational psychologist.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

Same Courses

Close search