About the course

Students who successfully complete one year of the Master of Professional Psychology and then decide not to continue with the program, are able to graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology. The one-year graduate diploma program includes coursework on psychological assessment, interventions and professional skills and a group research project.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: AU$50,760

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Canberra

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Australian National University

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0-7.0

　　The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and or ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission

　　IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.

　　TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.

　　TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The Australian National University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　67th / 1250

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