Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Murdoch University)

Course Information

Course Type
Part-time
Fees (Local Students)
S$24,019.20
Fees (Foreign Students)
S$24,019.20
Other Fees
Application and Student Development Fee: S$486.00
Duration
18 months
Intake Months
February, July
Programme Grant
Visit course website for Rebates and Offers
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school
Assessment Method
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, project or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Description

In this programme, you will learn about the major fields of Psychology at advanced levels. Areas include the application of Psychology to facilitate individual, family and organisational changes, advanced psychological assessment, preparation for graduate diploma study and the research project.

Take your first step to becoming a registered Psychologist, with coursework units specifically designed to enhance your practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Upon attaining the Graduate Diploma, you are eligible to apply for entry into an accredited Masters in Psychology Degree programme from Murdoch University, Australia*.

This programme is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and consists of 4 units and 1 project, which may be completed in 18 months.

*subject to availability of the intake

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent.
  • In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS 7.0 or equivalent; OR
  • Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirement. Visit course webpage for more information.

Additional requirements for international students

Prospective international research applicants are required to complete and submit an EOI in Higher Degree Research Candidature form before applying for admission.

Career Opportunities

Information not available

Modules

Core Units

  • Advanced Psychological Assessment
  • Graduate Seminar in Psychology
  • Psychology: Practical Skills
  • Psychology: Principles and Processes of Psychological Intervention
  • Psychology Project

Delivery Method

Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme, and they have the flexibility to plan their study schedule and attend classes once or twice a week depending on their study load. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings or weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this programme. Each unit is supported with 24 contact hours.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Transnational Education & Deputy Dean of Murdoch University are based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and ensure a high standard of academic delivery here.

Assessment Methods

Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, project or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

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