Graduate Diploma of Psychology
James Cook University
About
JCU Psychology graduates are broadly-skilled and go on to study and work in various specialised health fields.Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private practice and consulting firms, academic and applied research settings, human resources, advertising, research, sport, and education.With further training, you could find employment as a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist or occupational psychologist.To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training.
Visit the Psychology Board of Australia website for more information on registration requirements.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
PY4106:06 Group Project Part 1 of 2
PY4107:06 Group Project Part 2 of 2
PY4112:03 Ethics for Research and Professional and Evidence Based Practice
PY4113:03 Design and Analysis for Research
PY4114:03 Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner model
PY4115:03 Psychology: Now and the Future
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Completion of a bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and A minimum of a credit average in all level 2 and 3 Psychology subjects taken as part of that degree; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Learning outcomes
Benefit from JCU’s research focus and learn from world-renowned lecturers and leading industry professionals. Engage and contribute to current research projects, and attend annual seminars presented by national and international experts.
Study the methods and ethics of scientific investigations and evidence-based practice. Access JCU’s observation suites and learn how to devise and implement a research project in a small group.
Take the next step in your journey to becoming a registered Psychologist. JCU Psychology graduates are highly-skilled and prepared for the future of science.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
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