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Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $16,992.00 pa
Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
You can transfer into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) once you have successfully completed just two first-year subjects in the diploma.
Because the Diploma of Psychological Studies features subjects from the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), you'll be perfectly prepared to move into the bachelor's. And when you do transfer, you'll be awarded credit for the subjects you've completed.
This psychology degree is available online - meaning everything you need is available at the click of a mouse. You can study at your own pace, and when it's most convenient for you to fit your learning around work and family.
The Diploma of Psychological Practice is the convenient pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). These two steps on your journey will give you the skills and knowledge to contribute to health services, shape policy, contribute to human resource management - or go on to further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Online students may need to attend an online or on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face or virtual lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content.
| PSY101 | Foundations of Psychology 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY102 | Foundations of Psychology 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY114 | First Nations Australians and Psychology: An Introduction | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY115 | An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning | 8 credit pts |
| XUN008 | Unrestricted elective | 8 credit pts |
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As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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This course provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) for applicants who do not meet initial entry requirements for that course.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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