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Western Sydney University

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Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an undergraduate three year sequence in psychology.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
056926B
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$31,360 per year / $47,040 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an undergraduate three year sequence in psychology.

Study locations

Bankstown

Parramatta South

Penrith

Career pathways

As a psychological studies graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Psychologist in private practice
  • Government departments such as Department of Family and Community Services and Department of Ageing Disabilities
  • Occupational Psychologist
  • Human Resources
Psychologist (with further study)

Registered psychologists evaluate and diagnose mental health patterns and provide consultation. Interning is available at organisations such as the Department of Family & Community Services, and the Department of Aging Disabilities & Home Care.

Occupational Psychologist

Occupational Psychologists apply psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.

Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologists investigate learning and teaching, and develop psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.

Academia

Academia involves being a Lecturer and/or Tutor as well as undertaking world-class research in psychology. As a teaching academic you prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed program of study and conduct research in psychology.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Western Sydney University.
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
75.6%
Teaching scale
78.1%
Employed full-time
$69k
Average salary