Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (PgDipPsych)
Course code: P1044

Availability: Murdoch campus (internal)

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology provides a fourth-year of study in Psychology for graduates who already have completed a three-year undergraduate degree in Psychology. The Diploma thus assists people who wish to meet the minimum educational qualifications requirements for registration to work as a psychologist. Students in the Diploma must complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as a thesis. A practical placement is also offered as an elective in this course.

Employment Prospects: Students who complete this Diploma will have satisfied the minimum educational requirements for registration to work as a psychologist in Western Australia (provided that their undergraduate degree is from an accredited psychology program), and will also be eligible to apply for entry into relevant Master courses in applied psychology. Graduates will be able to work in many areas of psychology and the helping professions.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings: Applicants for admission must hold a three-year degree in Psychology from an accredited program. Some students may be required to complete additional units to satisfy specified unit prerequisites.

Professional Recognition: The course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and is recognised as such by the Australian Psychological Society and the Western Australian Psychologists’ Registration Board.
URL: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/contacts/academic/School_of_Psychology

Course Structure - 24 points

Core Unit - 12 points

PSY441 Psychology Project (BPsych) — 8 pts
Murdoch: Y-internal
PSY412 Psychology: Fourth Year Seminar — 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

Specified Electives - 12 points

Select from the following:
PSY431 Psychology: Principles of Psychological Assessment — 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal
PSY433 Psychology: Program Evaluation Methods — 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal
PSY434 Psychology: Industrial and Organisational Issues — 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal
PSY436 Psychology: Principles and Processes of Interventions — 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal