Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Flinders University

About Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

If you are a psychology graduate looking to hone your skills at applying psychology to real world contexts or want to take the next step towards becoming a registered psychologist, this one-year APAC-accredited fourth-year course at Flinders may be perfect for you.

The course provides an alternative to Honours in Psychology. It covers links between knowledge, theory, research, and psychological practice, with an emphasis on how psychology informs our understanding of personal and social problems, and interventions to address them.

Study at the no. 1 SA University for undergraduate psychology starting salary and quality of education experience. (The Good Universities Guide 2020, public SA-founded universities only)

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is comparable to an ATAR of 65, please note that some Flinders programs require higher than a comparable ATAR of 65. For further information please see the individual requirements for programs on the course listings.

Secondary schooling in Australia - using your ATAR

If you completed your secondary education in Australia with an ATAR, please refer to the international Undergraduate entry requirements (PDF).

Prerequisite subject requirements

Some courses may have additional entry requirements, such as prerequisite subjects or knowledge in a particular area. For further information please see the individual requirements for programs on the course listings.

Credit for previous university studies is granted at the discretion of the faculty that administers a chosen course. If you are seeking credit or exemption you will need to provide detailed subject outlines of studies completed.

If you do not meet the necessary academic requirements you may enrol in a Foundation Program at Flinders International Study Centre (FISC).

English Program Requirements

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

English Requirements

Min PTE: 50
Min IELTS: 72
Min TOEFL: 72

Career

The course is designed to prepare students to apply knowledge and skills across a range of careers and employment settings. It also provides a pathway to future study to become a registered psychologist.

Graduates are eligible to apply for a one-year professional masters program in psychology for the purpose of gaining general registration. This course does not qualify graduates for entry into a PhD in psychology or into a two-year Master of Psychology program.

Potential occupations include:

human resource management
advertising and marketing
evaluation and applied research
mental health services
youth work
family and social services
public and private sector management
juvenile justice and corrective services
relationship counselling
residential care worker
private sector administration and management
correctional services.

Potential employers include:

recruitment agencies
marketing companies
local government
governmental departments
private businesses
consultancies.

Professional accreditation / recognition

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates will be eligible to apply for further study in a Master of Professional Psychology and subsequently undertake a one-year internship via the Psychology Board of Australia to become a registered psychologist.

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Course Summary

Study level

Diploma

Discipline

Humanities

Cricos

100666

Duration

1 year

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$39,300 per year

University Summary

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