UndergraduatePsychology
Diploma of Psychology
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Psychology at Charles Darwin University is a first step for people considering a career in psychology, wanting to increase their qualifications, or with an interest in the field. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for progression into the APAC-approved Bachelor of Psychological Science, though the diploma itself is not APAC-approved. Graduates may be prepared for career opportunities in various psychology-related fields in government, private companies, non-government organisations and community groups, and the course may complement an existing professional career.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Units include a broad introduction to the field of psychology
- counselling skills and trauma assessment and intervention
- Core Units (6 units): Introduction to Health Promotion
- Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts
- Introduction to Research Skills and Statistics
- Intercultural Sensitivity and Psychological Communication
- Introduction to Psychology A
- Specialist Electives (2 units): Counselling Theory and Micro Skills
- Indigenous Australia
- Traumatology Assessment and Intervention
- Introduction to Human Services
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Psychology lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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