GraduatePsychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science at Deakin University is a one-year postgraduate course designed for graduates from another discipline, providing an accelerated pathway into the study of psychology and human behaviour. Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, the course introduces foundational psychology knowledge while preparing students for further psychology study. Students explore core areas including child development, psychopathology, social behaviour and neuroscience, while developing research, analytical and communication skills. Graduates progress to accredited fourth-year psychology study on the path toward registration as a psychologist.
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 10 credit points of core units, including Introduction to Psychology: Biopsychosocial Perspectives
- Introduction to Psychology: Cross-Cultural and Indigenous
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)
- Developmental Psychology (Child and Adolescent)
- Psychopathology
- Personality Psychology
- Biological Psychology (Brain and Behaviour)
- Psychology Research Methods (Intermediate)
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Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline other than Psychology
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