The Graduate Diploma in Psychology


The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences offers a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, available to those who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree but who did not include psychology as part of their previous studies. The program caters to graduates of other disciplines who may be interested in changing career direction and eventually qualifying as a registered psychologist, or for those with a deep interest in studying psychology as a discipline.


The Graduate Diploma in Psychology entails the completion of eight compulsory subjects and two elective subjects, worth 12.5 points each (125 points in total). These 10 subjects comprise the three-year undergraduate sequence accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which is required as a first step for professional registration. It is offered both as a part-time and as a full-time program.


All successful Graduate Diploma students may apply for entry to an APAC accredited fourth year course in psychology at the University of Melbourne or at other Australian universities.


http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/ courses/graddip/


Graduate outcomes


The rigorous and solid training aims to help you acquire skills to become successful field leaders and contributing professionals to the 21st Century workplace, which is diverse and ever changing. You will learn analytical, quantitative, critical thinking and research skills and develop clear written and oral communication skills together with the ability to source, assess and interpret data – skills which are not only highly sought after by employers but will put you in good stead if you decide to further your studies in the respective psychology fields.


Further studies


Fourth Year Further opportunities for students who complete the undergraduate psychology program or the Graduate Diploma in Psychology exist in the form of


• Honours in Psychology; or the • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology


These courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and graduates are eligible for registration as a probationary psychologist. Some Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available to students enrolled in these programs. Selection into these courses is based on academic merit.


For more information, go to:


http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/ courses/fourthyear/


The Honours degree must be commenced within five years of the completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Science. Students who hold a recently completed Graduate Diploma in Psychology, but completed their original degree earlier than five years prior, may apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.


Graduate pathways


Psychology graduates enjoy many opportunities to further their studies or engage in professional training. Besides being able to enrol in non-psychology postgraduate studies, the following postgraduate courses are conducted by the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences for graduates who have completed 4 years of APAC accredited psychology studies:


Professional Training Programs


Master of Psychology: • Clinical Psychology • Clinical Neuropsychology


Research Higher Degrees


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Arts or Science (Research)


Combined Degree Program Master of Psychology/PhD: • Clinical Psychology • Clinical Neuropsychology


For more information, go to:


http://www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/ courses/postgraduate/


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STUDENT PROFILE


Melbourne has got you covered


“I’m currently enrolled in my final year in the Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Psychology and French. I chose Melbourne for two main reasons: firstly for its renown and prestigious international reputation and secondly purely on aesthetics and quality coffee (I’m a firm believer that a beautiful environment engenders higher quality of learning). I have greatly benefited from the Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects and flexibility of breadth subjects. It was in my second semester, when I attended a seminar run by Patrick McGorry (former Australian of the year) that I became inspired about the concept of practicing psychology. The lecturers and tutors I’ve had in the past two years have all played a significant role in fuelling my passion for psychology.


In short, my rough plan is to complete my Honours year at Melbourne next year, take a year off and ‘find’ myself around the world, complete my PhD/ Masters in clinical psychology, practice in a private clinic for x amount of years whilst working in suicide prevention and eventually lecture…where it all began (at Melbourne). No matter whether you’ve cemented a 10 year plan, have mild interests in a subject or simply desire a decent latte, expertly speaking, Melbourne has got you covered!“


Mischel Luong Bachelor of Arts


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