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Overview

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. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides students that have already been awarded a Bachelor degree with the opportunity to gain an … For more content click the Read More button below. The Graduate Diploma of Psychology will provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of Psychology. The program will cover the theoretical and contemporary issues in psychology, with a focus on current empirical research. Students will develop critical thinking and skills in analysis and research methods. Students will gain an integrated and comprehensive education in the main discipline areas, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, abnormal psychology and research methods. The program will further prepare students with the research skills and methods required for your future career in Psychology. Completion of the Graduate Diploma will allow entry to honours and postgraduate masters programs.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the core topics of psychology.
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Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to evaluate and apply research methods in psychology.
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Develop and apply critical thinking skills that use logic, evidence and psychological science in understanding human behaviour and mental processes.
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Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology.
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Develop effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
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Apply knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflective, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
60 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 60 UOC as a standalone program.

This program consists of 10 core courses (60 units of credit), each course is worth 6 units of credit. Students must complete all 10 courses to be awarded the Graduate Diploma degree. Each course will be delivered 100% online and will run for 7 weeks. The content will be delivered in Weeks 1-6 with a final exam held in Week 7. There are 6 intake periods per year, allowing for personalised and flexible program structure.

You must complete the introductory courses (PSYC5001, PSYC5002 and PSYC5003), before proceeding to the advanced units. For more information on each of the courses see the Program Structure section. You may complete the advanced courses in any order that suits your individual pattern of study. For information on the program delivery mode see the Program Delivery section.

Advanced Courses

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.

PSYC5004
6 UOC
Advanced Data Analysis and Methods of Psychological Inquiry
PSYC5005
6 UOC
Behavioural Neuroscience
PSYC5006
6 UOC
Psychology Across the Lifespan
PSYC5007
6 UOC
The Individual, Culture and Society
PSYC5008
6 UOC
Perception and Cognition
PSYC5009
6 UOC
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC5010
6 UOC
Psychological Assessment, Ethics, and Professional Skills

Introductory courses

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.

PSYC5001
6 UOC
Introduction to Psychology 1
PSYC5002
6 UOC
Introduction to Psychology 2
PSYC5003
6 UOC
Data Analysis and Methods of Psychological Inquiry

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Master of Psychology (Clinical) - MPsychol(Clin)8256 - Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Forensic) - MPsychol(For)8257 - Psychology (Forensic)

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Additional Information

Program Delivery

There are 6 points of enrolment throughout the year. Students may enrol in a maximum of one course per enrolment period. Students may enrol at any point provided they have completed the introductory courses, PSYC5001, PSYC 5002 (or have recognition of prior knowledge) and PSYC 5003. There are no constraints on the order of completion for the advanced courses.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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