Graduate Diploma of Psychology in Townsville Australia | James Cook University

James Cook University | Townsville Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 38,008
(c. USD26,803.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Follow your interests while developing essential research capabilities. This fourth-year program is designed for students who've finished a three-year psychology bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Take advantage of JCU's research-oriented environment and instruction from globally recognized faculty and top industry practitioners. Participate in ongoing research initiatives and attend yearly seminars featuring experts from around the world.

Explore scientific investigation methodologies and ethical considerations in evidence-based practice. Utilize JCU's observation facilities and acquire hands-on experience designing and executing research projects in collaborative teams.

Progress toward your goal of becoming a licensed Psychologist. JCU's Psychology alumni possess advanced skills and are well-equipped for evolving scientific demands.

JCU Psychology graduates develop versatile competencies that prepare them for diverse specialized healthcare sectors.

Alumni establish careers across multiple domains such as private practice, consulting, academic research, human resources, marketing, sports psychology, and educational settings.

With additional qualifications, you could pursue roles as a clinical psychologist, counseling specialist, educational psychologist, forensic expert, or workplace psychology professional.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or

Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or

Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.

Special note: Applicants for the 2022 or 2023 intakes that have completed a JCU AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in psychology within the past 10 years, and that do not meet the above–stated entry requirement, may be assessed as a transitional arrangement under the previous entry requirement of a credit average in all level 2 and 3 psychology subjects taken as part of that degree.

IELTS - 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 74 (no component less than 18); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 52 (no component less than 52); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 169 (no component less than 169).

Tuition AUD 38,008

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