3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
In the higher education diploma year, students develop fundamental academic skills and cement 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. On successful completion of the diploma, students progress into the Griffith University Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with credit. This degree provides a foundation in the major fields of psychology. It facilitates training in research through the completion of an independent research project during an additional year of study. Students learn how to use interpersonal skills and the principles of counselling to assist people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties. Additionally, students understand psychological theories on topics such as motivation and stress, evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual behavioural and emotional stress. Honours adds a fourth year to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and eligibility is subject to academic achievement. For more course information, visit Diploma of Social and Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Griffith University.
Griffith College
Progression to the bachelor’s degree is limited to a quota of five places per intake across both Brisbane South and Gold Coast Griffith University campus’.
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 areas such as mental health, community, educational, organisational, or forensic settings; job placement and recruitment; career counselling and guidance; and social research. You can also pursue further study to work in specialist fields, including clinical psychology, organisational psychology and more. You may find work as a substance abuse and addiction counsellor, workforce and performance manager, disability support worker, community corrections officer or child safety officer.