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Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology (PDPP) - PGradDipProfPsych
CRICOS code (International applicants): 075024E
| On-campus # |
Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March) |
Campus: | Springfield |
Fees: | Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
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Standard duration: | Students may complete the degree in one-year
of full-time study or over two years part-time. Note that a minimum
number of 17.5 hours per week must be undertaken in order to meet
Psychology Board of Australia registration requirements. |
Contact us
Future Australian and New Zealand
students |
Future International students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269
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Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007
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Professional accreditation
The PDPP has received conditional accreditation by the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth-year program in
psychology. Graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration
with the Psychology Board of Australia after a further one year of
full-time supervised practice. Graduates will also be able to apply
for full membership to the Australian Psychological Society after
a period of supervised practice.
Program aims
The aim of the PDPP is to provide advanced knowledge of the
discipline in the core areas of professional practice which comprise
the competency standards of the Psychology Board of Australia. On
completion of the program graduates will:
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be eligible for general registration as a psychologist once
a further one-year of Board approved supervised practice has been
completed
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be able to apply for positions which require postgraduate training
in Psychology
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take an active role in the theoretical and practical aspects
of the practice of professional psychology
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contribute to the overall development of the discipline of
Psychology.
Program objectives
Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to:
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be prepared for a final year of supervised clinical practice
prior to full registration
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take an evidence-based approach to psychological practice that
is informed by the scientist-practitioner approach
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have a broad and generalist knowledge of the scope of applied
professional practice
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behave and interact ethically with clients and other professionals
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demonstrate familiarity with legal and professional matters
in relation to the practice of psychology
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demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge in conducting
comprehensive psychological assessments using a wide range of techniques
and instruments
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demonstrate advanced knowledge and strong skills regarding intervention
strategies
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demonstrate a high level of skill in applying research knowledge
and skills to psychological practice
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demonstrate an ability to communicate, evaluate, and interpret
information in both oral and written forms
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demonstrate sensitivity and knowledge regarding the practicing
of psychology in a cultural context
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demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in the provision of
psychological services across the lifespan including children, adolescents,
adults, and the elderly
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apply knowledge and skills proficiently in the workplace
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apply ethical, legal, and professional matters, psychological
assessment, intervention strategies, research and evaluation, cross-cultural
issues, and practice across the lifespan.
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission must:
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be able to demonstrate that they have completed an Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited four-year sequence
in psychology within the last 10 years
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be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with
the Psychology Board of Australia
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provide two satisfactory
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be assessed in a face-to-face (or via teleconferencing) interview
with a panel of Departmental staff.
Before commencing the program, students must have General Registration
with Probationary Conditions or full registration from the Psychologists
Board of Australia.
International Applicants
International applicants must have completed the equivalent
of a four-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology and be considered
eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of
Australia. Applicants from countries other than Canada, New Zealand,
Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United
States of America must meet the Psychology Board of Australia English
proficiency requirements of minimum scores of 7 in listening, reading,
writing, and speaking achieved in one sitting in the International
English Language Testing System.
Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking
background are required to satisfy .
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may
apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the
English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.
Program fees
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the
Domestic full fee paying students
may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa
holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens
who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program
pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The program is designed for full-time or part-time attendance
in the on-campus mode. The program contains 8 units of study comprising
of 5 units of core coursework, 1 elective, and 2 practical.
Course |
Semester |
Notes |
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1 |
Compulsory Workshops # |
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1 |
Compulsory Workshops # |
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1 |
Compulsory Workshops # |
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1, 2, 3 |
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2 |
Compulsory Workshops # |
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2 |
Compulsory Workshops # |
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1, 2, 3 |
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Elective |
2 |
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The elective can be selected from ONE of the following:
Course |
Semester |
Notes |
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2 |
External Offering |
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2 |
External Offering |
Program completion requirements
Coursework content is delivered in four to five day-long workshops
per course over the semester. These workshops are held on Saturdays.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers
are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet
web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for
software.
In this section:
Recommended enrolment pattern - Full-time students
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus,
distance education or online), regardless of the program mode of study
they enrolled in.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (ONL) |
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Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
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Year 1
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# | 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
# | 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
# | 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
| 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP |
# | 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP |
Elective | 1 | 2 | | | | | |
Recommended enrolment pattern - Part-time students
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus,
distance education or online), regardless of the program mode of study
they enrolled in.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (ONL) |
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Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
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Year 1
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# | 1 | | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
# | 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
# | 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
Elective | 1 | 2 | | | | | |
Year 2
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# | 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP |
# | 2 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP or be undertaking the course as professional development |
| 2 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: PDPP |