Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Psychology at UNE?
Are you interested in studying psychology, but have already completed a Bachelor degree in other subject areas? The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (GradDipPsych) provides an effective means of getting an accredited undergraduate major in psychology to satisfy personal interest, or in order to pursue subsequent studies in psychology at fourth year and beyond for academic or professional reasons. With no former university units in psychology this degree involves 10 units that can be completed in a minimum of 2 years. If an applicant has already completed Introductory Psychology units in a previous degree then they only need undertake 8 post-introductory units; which can be completed in one year full-time. Other advanced standing options are also available.
Candidates who complete a GradDipPsych and wish to pursue further study are eligible to apply for fourth year programs at UNE or elsewhere. At UNE there are quotas on both of our fourth year programs. The most recent cut-off for acceptance into UNE's Psychology Honours program was an average grade at the start of the Distinction range, and for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology it was an average grade in the mid-Credit range.
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Career Opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology allows you to apply for employment positions that use psychological knowledge. Positions are available in a wide range of public, private and non-profit settings. Examples include human service organisations, employment agencies, counselling services, personnel management, market research, health and community services.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 5 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipPsych | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides an accredited undergraduate major in psychology (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council). |
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All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools is a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall hold a recognised Bachelor degree. International students must meet the University's English language requirements. |
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| Advanced Standing | The Course Coordinator may approve a maximum of 30cps of Advanced Standing for psychology units including those undertaken as part of a previously awarded qualification used for Admission to the Graduate Diploma. This Advanced Standing shall be for units that are deemed to be equivalent to PSYC101, PSYC102 and a maximum of 18cps shall be for units at 200 or 300 level in Psychology. There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of Psychology units completed at this University that have not counted towards a completed qualification. Exemptions from core units completed at UNE within the previous 10 years may be approved. Candidates with exemptions will complete equivalent credit points in other units at 300 level in Psychology. Prior learning must normally be less than 10 calendar years old to be eligible for advanced standing. In exceptional circumstances and at their discretion, the Course Coordinator may allow a grant for prior learning older than 10 calendar years providing no currency of knowledge issues apply. |
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| Honours | Graduates who have achieved sufficient grades are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology. |
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Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold a recognised Bachelor degree.
International students must meet the University's English language requirements.
Advanced Standing
The course coordinator may approve a maximum of 30 credit points for psychology units including those undertaken as part of a previously awarded qualification used for Admission to the Graduate Diploma. This advanced standing shall be for units that are deemed to be equivalent to PSYC101, PSYC102 and a maximum of 18 credit points shall be for units at 200 or 300 level.
There shall be no maximum advanced standing in the basis of Psychology units completed at this University that have not counted towards a completed qualification.
Exemptions from core units completed at UNE within the previous 10 years may be approved. Candidates with exemptions will complete equivalent credit points in other unit at 300-level in Psychology. Prior learning must normally be less than 10 calendar years old to be eligible for advanced standing. In exceptional circumstances and at their discretion, the course coordinator may allow a grant for prior learning older than 10 calendar years providing no currency of knowledge issues apply.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 60 credit points with not more than 12 credit points at 100-level and at least 24 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 54 cps |
| Listed Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 60 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts on successful completion of 24 credit points at 200 or 300 level.
Such candidates who then wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Psychology must re-apply for admission and will be subject to the most current rules for the course.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The aim of this course is to provide an accredited major in psychology for students who have completed a bachelor degree or equivalent. Students who achieve the required grades will be eligible to apply for entry into a fourth year Honours course in psychology or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The major in psychology is designed to provide significant coverage of the core areas in psychology. This is necessary in order to get accreditation.
Communication Skills
Communication skills are taught, assessed and practiced through the written assignments and face-to-face (or online equivalent) tutorial or laboratory sessions.
Global Perspectives
Information provided within each unit embeds current global knowledge within the discipline of psychology.
Information Literacy
Through the writing of essays and research reports students develop the skills with which to discover and process relevant information and to present it in a coherent fashion.
Life-Long Learning
The primary role of the GDP is to offer university graduates, at whatever stage of their lives, the opportunity to acquire an undergraduate major in psychology. This provides a means by which an individual can pursue targeted lifelong learning without committing to another 144cp bachelor degree.
Problem Solving
Most of the post-100 level units include data collection in order to address a problematic issue in the literature. The onus is then on the student to generate a research report providing a solution to that issue.
Social Responsibility
During data collection and a range of other activities the issue of ethics is explicitly integrated.
Team Work
Students are normally required to work in groups in various activities.
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