Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	300306
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Professional accreditation status	This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates of this course who wish to become fully registered as a psychologist must complete an APAC accredited, Level 2, fourth year course (e.g., Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Psychology), followed by the completion of an accredited Masters degree (e.g., Master of Professional Psychology, with one further year of supervised practice or a Master of Psychology [Clinical]). Please refer to the for more information.
Owner	Academy
College	Healthcare Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in any field other than psychology at this or another university.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	30 credit points as per course structure
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging), graduates will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent body of knowledge and skills in major theoretical perspectives, and philosophical and historical developments in core areas of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Critically review, evaluate and apply evidence bases and basic ethics and research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis and interpretation to solve research questions related to the challenges of the diverse populations in regional, national and international communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Demonstrate high level judgement, responsibility and accountability for ones own learning and ethical practice in collaboration with others Demonstrate advanced English language, technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret, and communicate knowledge, data, arguments and findings in a culturally responsive manner appropriate for a diversity of audiences including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Work collaboratively and independently to design, evaluate and disseminate information and initiatives to promote and optimize mental health, resilience and well being in culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Postgraduate Psychology.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

:03 Social Psychology

:03 Individual Differences in Personality

:03 The Psychology of Health, Wellbeing and Resilience

:03 Human Development Across the Lifespan

:03 Psychological Disorders and Interventions

:03 Learning, Memory, Cognition and Language

:03 Neuroscience and the Biological Bases of Behaviour

:03 Environmental Psychology and Sustainable Futures

:03 Principles of Counselling

:03 Research and Statistics for Psychology

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Online

Candidature

Expected time to complete	20 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	52 months
Maximum leave of absence	12 months

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Course includes mandatory fieldwork	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Graduates of this course who wish to become fully registered as a psychologist must complete an APAC accredited, Level 2, fourth year course (e.g., Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Psychology), followed by the completion of an accredited Masters degree (e.g., Master of Professional Psychology, with one further year of supervised practice or a Master of Psychology [Clinical]). Please refer to the for more information.
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY (BRIDGING)
Approved abbreviation	GDipPsych(Bridging)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable
Exit with lesser award	Graduate Certificate of Psychology
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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