Graduate Diploma IN Professional Psychology

Course Description

The primary aim of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology is to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice prior to registration.

The course provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:

• forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an APAC-accredited (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) four-year undergraduate course;
• takes an evidence-based approach based on the scientist-practitioner model;
• is broad and generalist in nature; and
• matches the core professional attributes and capabilities as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.

The program is taught via a combination of e-learning, face-to-face discussions and skills training workshops, supervision, and external service industry placements.

Students are required to demonstrate a Credit pass in the theory components of the course, and a professionally acceptable level of competency in the practical course components.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

Professional Recognition / Accreditation

This program is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the requirements for the first year of registration as a Provisional Psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Australia.
 

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder