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About the course
ACU’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology is an online bridging qualification for graduates from any discipline who want an accredited pathway into psychology. It provides a Level 1 sequence equivalent to an APAC-accredited psychology bachelor, completed in an accelerated timeframe, and supports applications for fourth-year/Honours study. Recognition of prior learning may reduce the time to complete this Graduate Diploma in Psychology. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates may use this qualification to progress toward further psychology study and training pathways, including eligibility to apply for a fourth-year/Honours program as a step toward registration. The course can also support roles where psychological knowledge is valued, such as community services, counselling support contexts, human services, welfare-focused work and market research. These outcomes align with a Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
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