Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.Full subject list
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology will be required to complete eight psychology subjects, each worth eight points. [The core first year psychology subjects from the Bachelor of Psychology (or their equivalents) are prerequisites for entry into this course]. 

Core Subjects
PSY451 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY454 Psychological Testing
PSY458 Biopsychology
PSY461 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY465 Psychology of Personality
PSY469 Qualitative Research Methods*

Restricted Electives
One (1) from:
PSY452 Developmental Psychology
PSY453 Social Psychology
Plus one (1) from:
PSY464 Psychopathology
PSY467 Cognition
PSY468 Psychology of Learning

* There is a compulsory residential school (Bathurst Campus) associated with this subject.

Key Subjects

PSY451 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY454 Psychological Testing
PSY461 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY469 Qualitative Research Methods

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.