Graduate Diploma of Psychology

This program achieves a balance between general professional, specific practitioner, and research related skills.

This program comprises of extensive, specialist study in both professional psychology and psychological research.

In line with professional opinion that the first four years of psychological training should be general (rather than specialised), the Graduate Diploma focuses on generalist professional psychology skills.

You will plan, implement and report on a Research Project under supervision, in addition to undertaking a number of core courses (Psychological practice, Psychological research, Psychological Research in Practice, Psychological Assessment).

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE PSYCP6011, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS PSYCP6014, 15 credit points

RESEARCH PROJECT 1 PSYCP6101, 30 credit points

Semester 2

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PSYCP6013, 15 credit points

RESEARCH PROJECT 2 PSYCP6102, 30 credit points

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE IN CONTEXT PSYCP6112, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Completion within the last 10 years of an APAC-accredited three year sequence in psychology and qualified for an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree. A minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit) is required. GPA is calculated using ALL attempts (successful and unsuccessful) at second and third year psychology courses only. For FedUni students, all PSYCB2000 and PSYCB3000 courses will be included in the GPA calculation.

Please note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry as each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of places

Extra Requirements

To facilitate the calculation of a GPA, submit an official academic transcript and evidence that the degree has been completed.