Postgraduate 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
The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced study in psychology, it provides students with a fourth year qualification in Psychology. Further study/training will be required for general registration as a psychologist.

Students must complete:


four (4) core coursework subjects (32 points)

two research thesis subjects  (32 points)


Core

PSY404 Psychological Assessment
PSY421 Psychological Interventions
PSY429 Contemporary Topics in Psychology
PSY474 Counselling Skills

Research

PSY472 Psychology Research Thesis 1 (16)
PSY473 Psychology Research Thesis 2 (16)
The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for advanced study in psychology, it provides students with a fourth year qualification in Psychology. Further study/training will be required for general registration as a psychologist.

Students must complete:


four (4) core coursework subjects (32 points)

two research thesis subjects  (32 points)


Core

PSY404 Psychological Assessment

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.