Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Forensic Psychologist, HR Manager, Primary Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker

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Qualification

Graduate Diploma

Awarded By

James Cook University Online

Duration

20 months part-time

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

Want to gain the knowledge and skills to understand modern psychology? Maybe you’re looking to get one step closer to becoming a registered psychologist? JCU Online’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) is a contemporary and hands-on qualification that provides the knowledge and skills to understand modern psychology and reach your career goals.

Offering a unique curriculum, this course covers contemporary theoretical perspectives of psychology, their philosophical and historical developments and their interconnectedness. While also building your skills in using technology and statistical methods to facilitate research, and also provides you with a communications tool-kit to solve problems relative to the challenges of the diverse populations in different communities.

You will study a broad scope of subjects unique to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) at JCU Online, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience and more. These subjects align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as current and emerging global health challenges in a technology-enabled society.

Whether you want to progress your career and go on to further study to become a Psychologist or see this course as a way forward in your role in teaching, human resources, marketing, counselling, social work, or consulting – the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) will help you get to where you want to be.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline.
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

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What You’ll Learn

In this psychology course, the subjects you may study include:

Social Psychology
Individual Differences In Personality
The Psychology of Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
Human Development Across the Lifespan
Psychological Disorders and Interventions
Learning, Memory Cognition and Language
Neuroscience and the Biological Bases of Behaviour
Environmental Psychology and Sustainable Futures
Principles of Counselling
Research the Statistics for Psychology

Why study with James Cook University Online

Study when it suits you, receive personal academic support and make your CV shine with a qualification from an internationally recognised university.

With a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, we know the value of a world-class education: our students graduate to become leaders in their fields and their communities. What’s more, JCU has been awarded five stars for graduate job success for six years running by The Good
Universities Guide.

Through our postgraduate courses, we aim to empower professionals to have a positive impact and make their lives matter. Enrol and gain the skills to build your brighter future, today.

Student Support

When you study with JCU Online, you can be sure that you will receive the best possible guidance and assistance to help you achieve your goals. In addition to the academic and student networks you’ll develop, you will be introduced to your Student Success Advisor upon enrolment. They provide access to useful resources, dedicated guidance and motivation throughout your study journey.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll receive a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) from James Cook University.

This qualification is a pathway to further study for those who want to become a registered psychologist or a way forward in human-centred occupations.

After completing your Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging), you will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent body of knowledge and skills in major theoretical perspectives, philosophical and historical developments in core areas of psychology
Work collaboratively and independently to design, evaluate and disseminate information and initiatives to promote and optimise mental health, resilience and well being in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed contexts.

Social Worker