3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
In the higher education diploma year, students develop fundamental academic skills, cementing their knowledge in foundation subjects and core concepts. Students gain a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, social and organisational psychology. In addition, they develop skills in critical analysis and evaluation, data handling and communication. On successful completion, students progress into the Griffith University Bachelor of Psychological Science with credit. During university study, students learn to evaluate and understand measurements of intellectual, behavioural and emotional states, as well as the principles of counselling, and skills to assist with health, personal, vocational and social difficulties. Graduates have the option to take a further (honours) year in psychology. For more course information, visit Diploma of Social and Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University.
Griffith College
Fees for the Diploma programs are subject to change each year. Please refer to Griffith College tuition fees published for each program and can be found at https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/study-options/. To calculate your degree fees use the Fee Calculator at http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees
Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Fit for Professional Practice on the Griffith University website.
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Completion of this bachelor can lead to career opportunities in Counselling, health management, social research, human services, social welfare and other related fields including health and organisational workplaces. Psychological science graduates are employed in a wide range of occupations and industries including community services, corrections, business (as performance and workforce managers), marketing, the police service and defence forces, health research and policy.