Awarded by
RMIT Online
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Study Mode
Online
Payment Options
FEE-HELP may be availablePayment planUpfront payment
Duration
Full-time: 24 months; Part-time (50% study load): 30 months
Start Date
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Course Fee
Career Outcomes
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If you are looking to broaden your education and career options, this Graduate Diploma in Psychology from RMIT Online will give you highly sought after and transferable skills that can help you progress your career in a large number of industry sectors.
Psychology is a science and profession dedicated to understanding how people think, behave, feel, and learn, and in today's business environment, understanding people is a skill crucial to success in almost any field of work. This Graduate Diploma in Psychology qualification form RMIT Online is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and will teach you modern theories and practices applied in psychology in today. The course will introduce you to a variety of psychological perspectives including developmental, biological, cognitive, and social psychology, alongside counselling and research skills.
The course consists of eight core program courses and gives you flexibility to customise your study with a choice of two contemporary electives in health and wellbeing, motivation and work, or applied virtual care. Throughout your study, you will be guided by practising psychologists, academics, and industry thought leaders who will ensure that you gain practical knowledge and skills applicable in today's business environment.
An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you've completed an APAC accredited psychology degree within the last 10 years, you are not normally eligible for this program.
English language prerequisites
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University. You can provide your results from one of these three options:
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology from RMIT Online course consists of eight core units and two elective units.
Core units:
Elective units:
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Studying online doesn’t mean you have to go through the learning journey solo. When you study with RMIT Online you’ll be connected with a support team and a global network of industry experts, academics and peers, who will help you every step of the way. Whether you have a technical issue, feel bogged down and need someone to talk to or struggling with an assignment - they’ve got the right people to help get you to where you want to be.
On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised and highly sought-after Graduate Diploma in Psychology from RMIT Online.
The course will give you advanced knowledge of the broad foundational theory in psychology and an ability to apply that knowledge in various real-world settings using a scientific approach. You will also be able to apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and solve problems in a variety of real-world contexts, as well as how to communicate in an effective, culturally appropriate and sensitive way through a broad range of mediums (written, electronic, graphic, oral) with individuals of diverse backgrounds and values.
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to perform confidently in psychology-related fields such as social research, mental health, organisational behaviour, human resources, welfare resources, market research, and communications.
Wondering where a career in Mental Health could take you? Potential job outcomes may include: Counsellor, Mental Health Support Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker.
The cost for this program is $32,400 (all 10 courses).
FEE-HELP and other support may be available - enquire now for details.
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year).
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