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Swinburne University of Technology

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Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The GD-PSYADS is an online Level 2 (Pre-professional Competencies) APAC program. This program utilises online digital learning teaching methodologies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
18 months full-time
Course Code
GD-PSYADS
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The GD-PSYADS is an online Level 2 (Pre-professional Competencies) APAC program. This program utilises online digital learning teaching methodologies. Graduates of this course may enter the workforce or continue their studies in a related field, including studies that lead to a research career. For students aiming to become a registered psychologist, upon successful completion they may apply for further study in a postgraduate Level 3 (Professional Competencies) and/or 4 (Professional Competencies for Specialised Areas of Practice) APAC-accredited program leading to registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA). psychology, psych, grad dip

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

Professional Recognition:
N/A
Career Opportunities:
Career options for graduates of this degree may include social welfare consultant, child safety officer, health officer, clinical worker, or researcher in areas such as psychology, health, or social sciences. This course qualifies students to progress to graduate training to become a psychologist. Graduates seeking general registration as practicing psychologists in Australia must successfully graduate from an accredited postgraduate program, such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology). For more detailed information on Australian requirements for registration as a psychologist, visit the Australian Psychological Society website


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Swinburne University of Technology.
92.7%
Overall satisfaction
73.2%
Skill scale
68.3%
Teaching scale
81%
Employed full-time
$85.6k
Average salary