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Units indexed by faculty Postgraduate Diploma of PsychologyCourse code: 3509 + Course abbreviation: PGDipPsych + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton; Caulfield) Course descriptionThis course is offered by the Department of Psychology and is taught jointly with the Faculty of Education. The course provides advanced study of the discipline, advanced research training and an introduction to psychological practice through studies in counselling, psychological assessment, ethical and professional issues and a placement in a psychological practice. The content of the course is designed both for persons wishing to undertake supervised psychological practice upon completion of the course and for those wishing to pursue more advanced postgraduate training at masters or doctoral level. Students undertaking the course in the off-campus mode will be required to attend four five-day workshop programs during the course. Entry requirementsAdmission to the course is open to applicants who possess a bachelors degree and a major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society with at least a credit average in third-level psychology. However, places in the course will be offered to applicants with the highest marks. A limited number of places in some components of the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology are available for applicants who have already completed an APS-accredited fourth-year degree in psychology, or who are currently registered psychologists. This option is not intended as an alternative form of entry to fourth year. The research component is only available to those students undertaking the complete course. Advanced standingThere are no credits/exemptions for this course, except for units undertaken as part of a fourth year in psychology approved by the Australian Psychological Society. Course structureThe course comprises four core units and three electives. The sequence in which components are undertaken may be varied (within timetabling constraints) according to the experience, interests and career plans and enrolment status of individual students, in consultation with the postgraduate diploma coordinator. It is not advisable for a student to attempt the research project before undertaking the research and design component. Core units
Students are required to take one topic from elective A studies. These may include:
Students are required to take two topics from elective B studies. These may include:
In selecting elective B studies, students should check with the Psychologists Registration Board in their state that their combined fourth-year and undergraduate studies meet registration requirements, as it is usually necessary to have completed studies in psychological assessment in order to commence supervised practice. Note that not all electives will be offered each year. AssessmentAssessment involves both assignments and examinations. Assignments cover a variety of formats including essays, reports, presentations, counselling tapes, assessment reports, research proposals, and reviews of methodology of published articles. A major course requirement is the compilation of a literature review and a report of an individual research project (PSY4511). Research supervision opportunities will be provided by staff of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Education. Professional recognitionThe course has full accreditation from of the Australian Psychological Society as an approved fourth year of study in psychology. Contact detailsInquiriesDepartment of Psychology Telephone: +61 3 9903 1173 or +61 3 9905 3908 Email: 4thyearpsych.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/student/4thyear Course coordinatorMr Gordon Walker Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |