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Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Springfield
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Springfield
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • On-campus
    AUD 20480

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Program structure

Courses to be studied  Units
Core courses  5
1 x Electives  1
2 x Practical  2
Total   8

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Core Courses:
PSY5050Research Methods for Practitioners
PSY5060Practice Across the Lifespan
PSY8010Issues and Skills in Professional Practice
PSY8040Individual Assessment
PSY8045Clinical Assessment and Intervention I
Elective Courses:
PSY5030Introduction to Psychoactive Drugs
OR
PSY5040Relapse Prevention
Practical Courses: 
PSY8130Practicum 1
PSY8140Practicum 2